Description:
Job Description and Duties:Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, and Assistant Chief Counsel the Attorney IV will handle the most difficult and sensitive legal issues involving the Department of State Hospitals (DSH). The Attorney IV is a legal specialist in the area of regulations and complex litigation involving challenges to regulations, hospital policies and programs, and matters relating to “conditions of confinement” challenges. The incumbent performs independent complex and critical legal analysis and prepares recommendations, prepares and coordinates responses, provides guidance to state hospital facilities and to the Legal Division (LD) and DSH management. Work at this level involves innovative theories, practices of law, specialization in an area of law overseen by or involving the Department, and may require contact with high level appointees, constitutional officers, members of the legislature, or their designee, and/or the public.
*Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals 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=31713280&name=DutyStatement-AttorneyIV.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Minimum Requirements:
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31713280&name=DutyStatement-AttorneyIV.pdf)
Working Conditions:
- This position will report to either the DSH Headquarters at the Allenby Building in Sacramento or at Metropolitan State Hospital located in Norwalk. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management.
- The State's Commute Programs (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/Commute-Program.aspx__;!!FvgdfVIOElI3!w5f2LfPRlBwkKOK0IVNnXd0jP3fGyVFxLEvFCtlvLa90H1UhiSiEpWg0G9y_Sm8MyJXwK8OdQ9M9lZCXWf9dGbTtQ5s9zycT$) provide bicycle, mass transit and vanpool incentives to eligible state employees. The State's mass transit incentive pays 100% of the transit pass up to the IRS maximum of $325 per month in 2025.
- Travel may be required up to 5%, including visits to all DSH facilities and courts throughout California.
- DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11 floor high rise building.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney IV (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5780)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
This position may be located at one of the following DSH locations:
Attorney IV (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5780)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=516225)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31713280&name=DutyStatement-AttorneyIV.pdf)
Department Information:
This position may be located at one of the following DSH locations:
Metropolitan State Hospital - Los Angeles County
Sacramento Headquarters (Allenby Building) - Sacramento County
The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.
Department of State Hospitals - Sacramento
Sacramento Headquarters (Allenby Building) - Sacramento County
The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.
Department of State Hospitals - Sacramento
1215 O Street, MS 17
Sacramento, CA 95814
DSH-Sacramento is in a new modern, sustainable and innovative 11 story office building located at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:
Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan LA
Sacramento, CA 95814
DSH-Sacramento is in a new modern, sustainable and innovative 11 story office building located at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:
- First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
- Café with multiple vendors available to the public
- Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
- Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
- An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
- Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor
- Lactation rooms
- More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building – small, medium and large
- Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol
- Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff
Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan LA
11401 South Bloomfield Avenue
Norwalk, CA 90650
Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Special Requirements:
Norwalk, CA 90650
Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Special Requirements:
The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar 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:
Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/15/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
**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)
- Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members/). or
- https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies)
Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/15/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of State Hospitals
Carmen Shean
Attn: Carmen Shean
1215 O Street, MS-17
Sacramento, CA 95814
Carmen Shean
Attn: Carmen Shean
1215 O Street, MS-17
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals
Carmen Shean
Carmen Shean
1215 O Street, MS-17
Sacramento, CA 95814
Application drop-off locations may be non-operational during weekends and holidays.
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Carmen Shean
Carmen Shean
1215 O Street, MS-17
Sacramento, CA 95814
Application drop-off locations may be non-operational during weekends and holidays.
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
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