Attorney

Why Join DHCS? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in public service? Are you passionate about litigation and eager for the opportunity to handle your own health care caseload from start to finish? 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. With more than 4,800 dedicated team members, we work in partnership with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners to support low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. Our mission directly touches the lives of millions of Californians, and we invite you to be a part of it. About this Role: DHCS is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Attorney III position in the Office of Legal Services (OLS), Program Integrity and Compliance Branch (PICB). This is a dynamic litigation position where you’ll have the opportunity to handle your own caseload, prepare witnesses, review and assess evidence (including cost reports and medical records), and represent DHCS in hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings and Appeals (OAHA) and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). PICB attorneys handle a wide range of litigation matters including hospital and nursing facility audits, provider appeals, substance use disorder license actions, and managed care appeals. PICB attorneys also work with the Attorney General’s Office in writ petitions and other state and federal court actions. Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III will have the opportunity to handle a broad spectrum of administrative litigation matters and work on complex and evolving legal issues in a collaborative and supportive team committed to protecting the integrity of California’s health care programs. Experience in health care law and/or administrative litigation is helpful but not required. Duties are pending Department HRD review and are subject to change. Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, 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) 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 III 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: Demonstrated experience in administrative, state, or federal litigation 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr