Closing Date: 20th November, 2024

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
Under the direction of the Chief Counsel, the Deputy Chief Counsel, or the Assistant Chief Counsels, the Attorney I represents A Government Entity at forensic and State Personnel Board proceedings, and provides legal advice to DSH on issues involving the administration of all DSH facilities.

Performs legal research, provides legal advice to DSH clients, and responds to questions about mental health funding and fiscal controls. Provides responses to the Governor's Office, the Health and Human Services Agency and State control departments. Provides legal advice on various DSH programs regarding, but not limited to legislation; regulations; DSH policy; and Public Records Act requests. Assists in contract negotiations; drafting and reviewing contracts; and employee immigration law. Provides legal advice on issues involving, but not limited to patient privacy; employee privacy; intellectual property; potential conflicts of interest; Cal OSHA audits; risk management; and data sharing.
*Click on the link to complete A Government Entity Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey (https://dsh.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TCuZ0vceU3DEOi)

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=25419828&name=AttorneyDutyStatement.pdf)

Working Conditions:
  • Travel up to 25%.
  • DSH-Sacramento is located at a new 11 floor high rise building.
  • Hybrid telework is available based on operational needs and is subject to change, with a current minimum two in-office workdays per week requirement. In-office work requirements for new employees may increase during the first thirty (30) days of employment based on training needs.

Special Requirements:
The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

**While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.*

Note: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.
*Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:
  • National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or
  • Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members/)

Desirable Qualifications:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Broad experience in some of the following legal areas: mental health law; employment law; administrative hearings and/or law; civil litigation; privacy; Public Records Act; subpoenas; contracting and/or public contracting.
  • Hearings, including administrative hearings and/or courtroom experience.
  • Well-developed analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written, superior interpersonal skills, and tact.
  • Well-developed legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills.
  • Ability to use good judgment in following established program procedures.
  • Superior work habits, the ability to complete work under deadlines, and ability to adjust to shifting priorities.
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, letters, memos, and legislation.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, program staff and management, staff of other internal and external entities.