Lead Senior Counsel

About the role

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel of the Hospital Fair Billing Program, the Attorney IV (Lead Senior Counsel) provides direction and leadership pertaining to the more complex, novel, difficult, and sensitive legal issues related to the Hospital Fair Billing Program and the implementation of Assembly Bill 1312.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that hospitals comply with the laws regarding health care debt and fair billing, as set forth at Article 1, Chapter 2.5, Part 2, Division 107 of the Health and Safety Code (Section 127400 et seq.), including requirements for hospital discount payment, charity care, and debt collection policies
• Reviewing these policies for compliance
• Receiving consumer complaints
• Conducting investigations and assessing penalties when warranted
• Pursuing enforcement actions as necessary through the administrative hearing process
• Administering an appeal process from administrative penalties

Classification and pay

ATTORNEY IV: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

Work location and schedule

Sacramento County. Hybrid telework. Permanent, full-time position.

Special requirements

This position is subject to the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests filing requirements, which requires disclosure of certain personal economic interests as determined by the Conflict of Interest Code of the Department of Health Care Access and Information. Pursuant to Government Code section 81008, Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests is public record and will be made available for public inspection.

Application requirements

Final Filing Date: 9/14/2026. Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Hard copy applications may be submitted by mail or drop-off to the Department of Health Care Access and Information, Human Resources Office, Classification and Pay Unit, 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016, Sacramento, CA 95833. Drop-off hours are 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM at the 8th Floor Receptionist, Attention Human Resources.

Required documents:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - no longer than one page, formatted in 12-point Arial font and single-spaced. Applications submitted without an SOQ will not be reviewed. In your SOQ, please describe your motivation for joining HCAI's Hospital Fair Billing Program. Explain how your professional background and experience will contribute to the success of the program. Be sure to include details about any relevant experience you have within the health care industry.

Eligibility and hiring process

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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

To support fair hiring, applicants should prepare their application materials using their own knowledge, experience, and skills. Your responses should show your own qualifications and work history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools should only be used responsibly. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.