Senior Health Care Litigation Counsel

California Department of Managed Health Care; California; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Managed Health Care seeks an Attorney III to handle high‑level litigation and civil/administrative matters under the Knox‑Keene Act. The attorney will investigate, prosecute, and defend complex cases at trial and appellate levels, provide legal advice to DMHC management, and lead junior staff in litigation strategy.

The role requires independent judgment, policy analysis of proposed legislation, and the ability to negotiate, prepare cases and legal documents.

Qualifications

• Investigation and representation at administrative and court hearings.
• Legal research and giving opinions to management.
• Prepare cases, briefs, memoranda and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and represent DMHC at hearings and courts.
• Perform legal research and provide opinions to DMHC management.
• Respond to difficult legal correspondence and develop litigation strategy.
• Take sworn statements and assemble evidence for complex disputes.
• Travel as required and work with staff led by senior counsel.

Skills

Investigation

Litigation

Legal research

Policy analysis

Legal writing

Job description

California Department of Managed Health Care seeks an Attorney III to handle high‑level litigation and civil/administrative matters under the Knox‑Keene Act. The attorney will investigate, prosecute, and defend complex cases at trial and appellate levels, provide legal advice to DMHC management, and lead junior staff in litigation strategy.

The role requires independent judgment, policy analysis of proposed legislation, and the ability to negotiate, prepare cases and legal documents.