Personnel Attorney (Hybrid)

Closing Date: 22nd January, 2026

Description:

Join the Covered California team!

Covered California is looking for an Attorney to join our Office of Legal Affairs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent legal research and communication skills, a passion for employment law, and a desire to support Covered California's mission and core values. If you are interested in an opportunity to work in a creative, collaborative, and team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

The Attorney provides legal guidance on sensitive legal issues facing Covered California involving personnel, Equal Employment Opportunity, and health and safety matters. Duties include:

• Counseling and advising program units, staff members, and senior leadership in personnel-related issues, policies, and procedures.
• Representing Covered California in administrative hearings and appeals, including those before the State Personnel Board, California Department of Human Resources, Civil Rights Department, California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, and federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and acting as liaison with the California Attorney General's Office in civil cases.
• Closely partnering with Covered California's Human Resources Branch, Equal Employment Opportunity Office, and Business Services Branch to develop, implement, and administer organization-wide policies, procedures, and training.

This position is headquartered in Sacramento County. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. Travel expenses associated with commuting to the employee's office headquarters location are not reimbursable, other than authorized transit subsidies.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list.

Covered California does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.

Effective July 1, 2025, in response to the budget deficit, the Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee working their assigned work schedule receive a 4.62 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 8 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through October 31, 2026.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions:
This position may be eligible for telework. In accordance with Government Code section 14200, only employees who reside in California are eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Covered California's current telework policy. While Covered California supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney

Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Department Information:

• Covered California values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. Covered California believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission.
• Covered California works to improve the health of all Californians by assuring their access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Our employees are the vital link that ensures that our vision, mission, and values are fully realized and are the driving force that allows us to continually provide exceptional service to those who need it most.
• We offer an award-winning wellness program, inclusive and diverse atmosphere, employee recognition programs, on site fitness centers at our Sacramento and Service Center locations, and free parking at all of our locations!
• Life can change in an instant – so can your career!
• Visit our website to learn more about why Covered California is an employer of choice.
• At Covered California, we recognize our employees are our most valuable asset. We have a variety of career fields that help make a difference in the lives of Californians, and we're looking for talented and enthusiastic individual to join our team! Learn more about why you should join the Office of Legal Affairs.

Special Requirements:

• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. The SOQ will be used as a pre-interview screening tool. Applicants who do not follow the SOQ instructions and/or do not answer the prompt as stated below may not be considered.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Where assistive tools may be used, responses within the SOQ should be your own original work. Applicants must write in their own words and avoid plagiarism. Failure to comply may be cause for disqualification.
• Prepare a narrative discussion of how your education, experience, skills, and training meet the minimum and desirable qualifications to qualify you for this position. In particular, please include any employment law or administrative or civil litigation experience. The SOQ also serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Your SOQ must be typed, Arial 11 pt. font, and no more than two pages in length.

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.
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:
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Covered California
ECSU
Attn: Employment & Classification Services - LB
1601 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Covered California
ECSU
Employment & Classification Services - LB
1601 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ may not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ. Please see above “Special Requirements” section for SOQ instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable

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