Attorney (Telework)

Job Description And DutiesFully remote Attorney Opportunities!Interested in public service? Come work for the State of California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and put your law career to great use working in a diverse array of interesting subject areas, learning new skills and areas of the law, all while working within a supportive and collaborative team. DHCS is recruiting for multiple Attorney positions in the Office of Legal Services (OLS). The Attorney position is crucial in achieving the Department’s purpose of providing equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. Help us actualize our vision to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians. The Attorney(s) will have the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in California! Telework is subject to DHCS' Telework Program guidelines.As a valued member of DHCS, you will make it possible for more than 14 million Californians to improve their health and their lives. As an Attorney at DHCS, you will provide legal support to programs that are vital to the health of our community and provide health care related benefits and services to almost one in three Californians. Your efforts are important to each member of the team, as well as those we serve. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, embracing telework, striving for a healthy work/life balance, and protecting the health of Californians, we will benefit our economy as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.The Attorney will perform legal research, draft legal opinions and memorandums, and provide house counsel advice to DHCS programs. The Attorney will draft a variety of documents, assist in applying law to specific factual situations, support trial counsel in litigation, and represent DHCS in administrative hearings before various tribunals, including the State Personnel Board and Office of Administrative Hearings. As an Attorney in OLS, you may be assigned to support any of the Department's Divisions, including areas supporting health care delivery systems, financing, privacy, benefits, program integrity, behavioral health, etc.Experience in health care law, administrative or civil litigation, privacy, contracting and/or health care financing is beneficial but not required. Under the direction of Assistant Chief Counsels, and the general direction of the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel, the Attorney will be responsible for broad health care related work, including the provision of advice and working with senior leadership in one or more of the following areas: privacy and information services, public contracting, health care benefits, managed care, behavioral health, financing, human resources, administration and more.Minimum Requirements:Applicants must have an active membership in the California State Bar.Additional Documents:Job Application Package ChecklistDuty StatementPosition Details:Job Code #:

JC-410053Position #(s):

803-030-5778-XXXWorking Title:

Attorney (Telework)Classification:

ATTORNEYSalary:

$7,737.00 - $9,730.00 A / $8,708.00 - $11,173.00 B# of Positions:

MultipleWork Location:

United StatesTelework:

TeleworkJob Type:

Permanent, Full TimeDepartment Information:DHCS is California's health care safety net, helping millions of low income and disabled Californians each and every day. The purpose of DHCS is to provide the most vulnerable residents access to affordable, integrated, high-quality health care. Our vision is to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians. DHCS is a dynamic Department with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees.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.Contact Information:The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Kimberly Roberts, (916) 345-8247, Kimberly.Roberts@dhcs.ca.govEqual Opportunity Employer:The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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