Attorney (Hybrid) (Attorney)

Job Description and Duties Why Join DHCS? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on public service? Are you passionate or interested in learning more about program integrity and helping in the fight against fraud, waste and abuse? Are you eager for the opportunity to handle your own caseload while being part of a collaborative team? If so, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the place for you! 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: DHCS, Office of Legal Services (OLS), Program Integrity and Compliance Branch (PICB) is seeking an Attorney to join its team. The Attorney positions are 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. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that directly supports the health and well-being of millions of Californians, while simultaneously supporting DHCS program integrity efforts, specifically the Audits & Investigations Division. In particular, you will work closely with our program partners in our Audits and Investigations (A&I), which is the designated Program Integrity Unit for California’s Medicaid program – Medi-Cal. A&Is mission is to protect and enhance the integrity of the health programs administered by DHCS. This Attorney I role will support A&I by providing legal analysis on various questions which arise as A&I performs financial and compliance audits. The work requires strong analytical and writing skills synthesizing federal and state statutes, regulations and policy guidance. The Attorney qualifies for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be: $8,846 (Range A) or $9,956 (Range B). 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 not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. 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 series. See the Minimum Requirements section above. • Submit your application package with all required documents, which includes resume and cover letter - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below. • Once you have applied, take the Attorney Examination. Applicants must have an active membership in the California State Bar. 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: • Background and/or interest in health care law • Background and/or interest in program integrity – combatting fraud, waste and abuse • Experience drafting, reviewing and editing legal documents including legal memorandums, State Plan Amendments, regulations and legal notices • Strong written and oral communication skills • Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility and confidentiality • Dependable, punctual, and excellent attendance • Ability to conduct legal research and writing under short deadlines