Closing Date: 24th May, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:The Office of Enforcement at the A Government Entity handles the litigation needs of the Department, representing the Department in actions to enforce the managed health care laws. The Office of Enforcement has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated, committed litigator. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing sensitive and complex litigation work for the Department related to health care service plans pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975, (Health and Safety Code section 1340, et seq.) and its implementing regulations (California Code of Regulations, title 28, division 1, chapter 1 (sections 1300.41-1300.826)).
The incumbent will be involved in prosecuting and defending civil and administrative cases and be able to independently perform professional legal work of average difficulty.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING (other duties may be assigned):
An Attorney for the Office of Enforcement at the A Government Entity performs a wide variety of legal work. Assignments typically consist of, but are not limited to, the ability to effectively conduct litigation, holding hearings, legal research; rendering legal advice and opinions to Department management; responding to difficult legal correspondence; and developing strategy and tactics in a variety of disputes or litigation. In addition, the Attorney I interprets and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities, providing advice or opinions to departmental management on legal issues arising out investigations, and appears in all courts of California.
The Attorney is responsible for effectively performing sensitive and difficult professional legal work by conducting negotiations preparing cases, opinions, briefs, and other legal documents such as memoranda and reports, preparing cases which may result in litigation before administrative law judges, and trial or appellate courts, assembling and evaluating evidence, and interviewing witnesses.
The Attorney is required to display superior work habits (e.g., organizational skills, accountability, and timely completion of assignments), work independently, and produce the highest quantity and quality of legal work.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule under Government Code 14200. Under A Government Entity current hybrid telework policy, employees may be required to report in-person to the office two times per week and will be required to utilize a shared or “hotel” workspace. Employees may also be required to report in person more frequently as determined by management, which may include working at a A Government Entity designated headquarters and/or offsite events or locations. Employees must work from a location within California while employed at the A Government Entity.
Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey: A Government Entity Recruitment Survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B75M8M2)
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23436400&name=OEAttorneyDSFINAL6_22.pdf)
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.
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 ability to successfully perform in-house counsel work including but not limited to preparing legal opinions, analyzing legislation, preparing and reviewing correspondence, and providing litigation.
- Understanding of the Administrative Branch of state government, its agencies and departments and the role of state and federal oversight agencies;
- Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, program staff and management, staff of other state and federal agencies while working independently and as part of a team;
- Willing and able to understand the Department programs and policies in order to provide sound legal advice that is responsive to the organization's needs;
- Superior analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written, superior interpersonal skills, and tact;
- Superior research skills and work habits and the ability to complete work under deadlines;
- Willingness and ability to maintain a work environment free from discrimination or sexual harassment