Attorney III (Hybrid) (Attorney III)

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 DHCS, Office of Legal Services (OLS), Delivery Systems & Behavioral Health Branch (DSBHB) is seeking an Attorney III to join the team. Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III will have the opportunity to handle a broad spectrum of matters and work on complex and evolving legal issues in a collaborative and supportive team committed to supporting and protecting California’s health care programs. The Attorney Ill position is crucial in reaching our mission of providing Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high-quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long­-term care. Help us actualize our vision to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians. The DSBHB provides advice and counsel to support DHCS program implementation, policy development and ongoing administration (managed care, integrated systems of care and behavioral health delivery systems); waiver administration and initiative implementation; provider licensing, certification, oversight and enforcement; contract development; delivery system and Medicare innovation and integration (dually eligible models of care); and civil rights issues related to delivery systems. As an Attorney III, the incumbent is responsible for house counsel and litigation services including the development of sound legal strategies and recommendations necessary to support program implementation and ongoing administration; and the provision of litigation support to the State and United States Departments of Justice. The Attorney Ill provides senior-level legal support and counsel to the DHCS on complex and sensitive legal issues, as well as any litigation of any other legal issues that arise as a result of the DHCS' activities and programs. The Attorney Ill must work on an expedited basis with minimal supervision under time constraints and in politically-sensitive situations. The Attorney Ill qualifies for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be $12,046. 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 office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements 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. 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 - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below. • Once you have applied, take the Attorney III Examination. 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: • Strong written and oral communication skills• 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