Attorney IV (Privacy)

The Attorney IV acts as the Department of Developmental Service’s (Department) designated Privacy Officer. The Attorney IV serves as an expert on the statutes, regulations, and policies and procedures related to the maintenance and protection of confidential and/or private information. Under general direction of the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsels, the Attorney IV advises the Director, executive staff, state-operated facilities, the Information Technology Division’s privacy-related personnel, and the human resources staff on privacy-related issues. The incumbent also assists the 21 private nonprofit regional centers, and other communities on privacy compliance, as may be appropriate. The Attorney IV takes the lead on breaches or suspected breaches of confidential information; develops and implements Department privacy policies and procedures; monitors privacy compliance and risk management; analyzes, interprets and provides positions on proposed privacy and data sharing legislation; drafts contractual documents to ensure protection of the Department’s confidential information; and engages in litigation strategy. The Attorney IV, under general direction of the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsels, using broad discretion and working independently, also provides legal and policy advice on administrative, procedural, regulatory issues and projects that have a significant impact on Departmental operations and policy. The incumbent will train and mentor Attorney and Attorney III staff counsel on all of the above. The Attorney IV also represents the Department in proceedings before state and federal courts and administrative bodies throughout the state. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of 4.62 percent in exchange for eight hours per month of the Personal Leave. The Department now offers an entrance salary rate of $13,313.00 for the Attorney IV classification. Maintain normal and consistent work hours, averaging 40 hours per week (proportionally less for part time positions). Work in excess of 40 hours is expected when necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner. Attorneys are expected to be in the office and available to clients between the core working hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., unless official state business requires them to be elsewhere. If outside of the office during core working hours, attorneys must be available by phone. Attorneys are required to maintain individual and master Outlook calendars, and obtain supervisory approval for time spent away from the office that exceeds ninety (90) minutes. Attorneys acting as the AOW must be available in the office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or arrange for alternative coverage from another Department attorney. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below: State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026 Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 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: Conducting legal research and preparing all products, Timely open and close assigned cases and maintain case files on all assigned matters. Submit updated monthly reports to the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsels. Ability to: Interact independently, professionally, and courteously with departmental Executive team and multiple program managers while performing multiple tasks that often require stringent deadlines; communicate effectively in writing and audibly in person, through the use of documents and electronic devices. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Westlaw, Abode, and all other computer tools, programs, or systems utilized by the Office of Legal Affairs, handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize workloads. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California