Closing Date: 11th March, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Why Join DHCS?
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
About This Role:
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Office of Legal Services (OLS), Program Integrity and Compliance Branch (PICB) is seeking an Attorney Ill to join the team. Help us actualize the Department's purpose to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. The Attorney Ill will have the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in California! Telework is subject to DHCS' Telework Program guidelines.
The PICB Attorney Ill position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced litigator to be responsible for your own caseload. Our litigators are responsible for evaluating the strength of their cases, responding to document productions (discovery in administrative litigation is limited), preparing their trial binder, identifying and preparing witnesses to testify, interacting with opposing counsel, conducting direct and cross examination, and preparing pre- and post-hearing briefs. The position is a unique blend of independent work and teamwork with experienced colleagues who are supportive and collaborative. The PICB Attorney Ill position is responsible for managing an administrative litigation caseload of administrative appeals as well as providing litigation support to the State and United States Departments of Justice.
The PICB provides advice and counsel to support DHCS program implementation, policy development and ongoing administration; program integrity and compliance efforts (audits & investigations and administrative appeals); compliance and enforcement activities related to managed care and Substance Use Disorder treatment programs; and conflict of interest issues.
The Attorney III qualifies for a “Hire Above Minimum” (HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be: $11,695.
Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!
This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1, and when leaving this position.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=26602671&name=PICBPIASAttorneyIII5795-XXX.pdf)
Working Conditions:
The Office of Legal Services uses a hybrid telework model to provide all employees with an avenue to telework while ensuring business and operational needs are met. Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.
This is a statewide recruitment, and the position may be located in, but not limited to, the following locations: Sacramento, San Francisco, Orange (Santa Ana), San Bernardino (Rancho Cucamonga), San Diego, and Los Angeles.
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
About This Role:
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Office of Legal Services (OLS), Program Integrity and Compliance Branch (PICB) is seeking an Attorney Ill to join the team. Help us actualize the Department's purpose to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. The Attorney Ill will have the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in California! Telework is subject to DHCS' Telework Program guidelines.
The PICB Attorney Ill position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced litigator to be responsible for your own caseload. Our litigators are responsible for evaluating the strength of their cases, responding to document productions (discovery in administrative litigation is limited), preparing their trial binder, identifying and preparing witnesses to testify, interacting with opposing counsel, conducting direct and cross examination, and preparing pre- and post-hearing briefs. The position is a unique blend of independent work and teamwork with experienced colleagues who are supportive and collaborative. The PICB Attorney Ill position is responsible for managing an administrative litigation caseload of administrative appeals as well as providing litigation support to the State and United States Departments of Justice.
The PICB provides advice and counsel to support DHCS program implementation, policy development and ongoing administration; program integrity and compliance efforts (audits & investigations and administrative appeals); compliance and enforcement activities related to managed care and Substance Use Disorder treatment programs; and conflict of interest issues.
The Attorney III qualifies for a “Hire Above Minimum” (HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be: $11,695.
Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!
This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1, and when leaving this position.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=26602671&name=PICBPIASAttorneyIII5795-XXX.pdf)
Working Conditions:
The Office of Legal Services uses a hybrid telework model to provide all employees with an avenue to telework while ensuring business and operational needs are met. Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.
This is a statewide recruitment, and the position may be located in, but not limited to, the following locations: Sacramento, San Francisco, Orange (Santa Ana), San Bernardino (Rancho Cucamonga), San Diego, and Los Angeles.
Special Requirements:
Applicants must have an active membership in the California State Bar.
Simple Application Steps
If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:
Applicants must have an active membership in the California State Bar.
Simple Application Steps
If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:
- Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the Attorney III (https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/5797.aspx). See the Minimum Requirements section above.
- Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
- Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the resume and cover letter - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
- Once you have applied, take the Attorney III (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1580) exam.
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:
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:
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in administrative, state, or federal litigation
- Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and confidentiality
- Ability to use good judgment on assigned work
- Background and interest in health law
- Familiarity with legal ethics and conflicts of interest under the California Rules of Professional Conduct, State Bar Act, and selected California Rules of Court
- A commitment to public service
- Dependable and reliable attendance
