ATTORNEY IV

About the role

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Legal Division is recruiting to fill one limited term - full-time Attorney IV position in its Community Care Licensing (CCL) Enforcement Branch. The office location for this position is in Sacramento. This position allows for a Hybrid work environment with telework at an alternative work location. This is a 12-month limited-term position and may be extended to a maximum of 24-months and/or may become permanent based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Department as the highest-level enforcement attorney involved in the most complicated and politically sensitive licensing cases, primarily involving issues concerning physical, sexual or financial abuse to the state's most vulnerable populations.
• Conducts or leads the most complex, high-level, and/or politically sensitive special projects.
• Demonstrates the highest level of expertise in licensing investigations and preparation of sexual and physical abuse cases, reviewing sensitive evidence and in conducting witness interviews with children, the elderly, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Deals with expert witnesses, hearing practices and procedures, conducting sensitive and difficult negotiations and providing the Deputy Director, Director, and managers with advice regarding such sensitive matters.
• Independently functions under pressure in politically sensitive situations, meeting strict deadlines, and/or on an expedited basis with the highest degree of autonomy.

Requirements

• Current member of the California State Bar.
• Currently employed in a California civil service position at the Attorney IV level, or have current list eligibility for appointment to the Attorney IV level, or have SROA/Surplus eligibility, or have reinstatement rights to this level.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
• Must be able to pass a Background Investigation and be cleared prior to being hired, including criminal record background check fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code.
• Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) no longer than two pages (12-point type), cover letter, and a resume with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the job description and duty statement.
• Must complete employment history on the application form (STD 678) – resumes will not take the place of employment history.
• If meeting minimum qualifications with education, unofficial transcripts must be included for verification (official transcripts may be required at time of hire).
• Reside in California or provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Pay

ATTORNEY IV: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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