ATTORNEY III

About the Role

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Legal Division is recruiting to fill one permanent full-time Attorney III position in its Community Care Licensing (CCL) Enforcement Branch. The office location for this position is in Monterey Park. Except when required to report to the office, this position allows for telework at an alternative work location.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert in the most complex and sensitive legal work related to laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to Programs administered by the Department
• Provide advice to the Community Care Licensing Division and applicable county clients
• Regularly appear before administrative tribunals throughout the state representing the interests of those receiving care or residing in community care facilities or children's residential programs such as resource family homes, short-term residential therapeutic programs, child care centers, family child care homes, residential facilities for the elderly, and adult residential facilities
• Enforce the statutes and regulations of the Licensing Division and prosecute cases that jeopardize the health and safety of children, the elderly, and dependent adults in licensed or approved facilities
• Develop evidence, strategies, and tactics to litigate a wide range of cases that may involve license revocations, license application denials, and employee and licensee exclusion actions
• Work with licensing clients, witnesses and victims, medical staff, qualified experts, investigators, criminal prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, and others to effectively prosecute complex and sophisticated cases including child maltreatment and elder abuse
• Facilitate settlements and negotiate stipulations where appropriate

Qualifications

• Possess expertise in the application of evidentiary rules, hearsay exception statutes, and other trial-related theory
• Be adept at facilitating settlements and negotiating stipulations where appropriate
• Be self-motivated, possess strong interpersonal communication skills, and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities
• Travel may be required for hearings and to meet with clients and/or witnesses as needed

Pay

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 monthly (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable).

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid telework schedule: except when required to report to the office, this position allows for telework at an alternative work location (employee's residence). For travel purposes, reimbursement would be based on the office location.

Special Requirements

• A Background Investigation must be cleared prior to being hired
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the job description and duty statement and shall not exceed two pages (12-point type). Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified
• Do not include confidential information in any documents (SSN, birthday/age, photos, student/other ID number, driver's license number unless required, basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, marital status)
• This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code
• This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice
• You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). Resumes will not take the place of employment history
• If meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include unofficial transcripts for verification (official transcripts may be required at hire)
• Training and Development assignments may be considered based on availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment (temporary in nature, shall not exceed 24 months)
• Candidates who reside outside of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to appointment

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 8/7/2026. Complete Application Packages (including Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Hard copy applications may be mailed to Department of Social Services, Attn: Classification & Pay Unit, P. O. Box 944243 - MS 8-15-58, Sacramento, CA 94244-2430, or dropped off at 744 P Street, MS 8-15-58, Sacramento, CA 95814, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may apply. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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