Attorney IV (Hybrid)

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 Attorney IVs to join its administrative litigation and house counsel professionals. Attorney IV 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 work that directly supports the health and well-being of millions of Californians. PICB provides advice and counsel to support DHCS program implementation, policy development and ongoing administration; program integrity including fraud, waste and abuse; compliance and enforcement activities related to audits and investigations, civil rights, communications, administration, managed care, including sanctions, and substance use disorder treatment programs; privacy and information security policies and practices; Public Records Act (PRA) functions; and conflict of interest issues. Attorney IVs represents DHCS in administrative proceedings, serving a critical role enforcing the statutes and regulations governing the Medi-Cal program, and prosecute cases on behalf of the Licensing and Certification Division. Attorney IVs liaisons with the State and United States Departments of Justice. Additional responsibilities of the Attorney IV will include performing legal research; drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and legal documents; providing house counsel advice to DHCS programs, applying legal principles to specific factual situations, and supporting program activities that ensure the integrity of the Medi-Cal program. The Attorney IV qualifies for a Hire Above Minimum (HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be: $13,313. Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact ..., 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 . DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team: Continuous and ongoing training Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as: Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance Paid Holidays and vacation/leave Defined retirement program Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457) Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary . DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence. We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: SurveyMonkey link . This survey is not required to be considered for this position. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ATTORNEY IV 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: Knowledge of Title XIX of the Social Security Act; the state Medi-Cal program; and related programs and divisions of the Department 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 Experience representing clients in litigation matters before administrative, state, and/or federal courts, including negotiation and mediation experience In-house counsel experience Superior research, analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, tact and diplomacy, judgment and confidentiality Experience advising clients on sensitive political issues Ability and commitment to work collaboratively and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with team members, clients and other staff at all levels, as well as stakeholders Advanced expertise in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts, correspondence, legal opinions, state plan amendments, bulletins, regulations, legislation, and other legal documents clearly and logically A commitment to public service Ability to research and analyze program issues from a broad policy perspective; and complete work under set deadlines