ATTORNEY IV

State of California•Sacramento, CA

60d•Hybrid

About The Position

This classification is authorized to receive a starting salary rate of $13,313.00 under Pay Scales Section 5. The Attorney IV serves as a subject matter expert for CHCQ with respect to the provisions of federal and state laws governing these matters. Advises personnel at high levels of government regarding emerging and novel issues within their area(s) of expertise and develops innovative strategies and solutions to those issues including, but not limited to, legislative and regulatory strategies. The Attorney IV may function in a lead capacity and/or mentor with respect to other attorneys within the Office of Legal Services. The Attorney IV may be assigned primary research/investigative and decision-making authority, subject to higher level review, for matters within their unique area of subject matter expertise. Serves as a liaison with the Office of the Attorney General in litigation matters relating to CHCQ programs and issues. This may include assisting with discovery, drafting briefs, and hearing or oral argument preparation. The Attorney IV occasionally trains CHCQ program staff. Up to 5% travel is required. In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 4.62% in exchange for 8 hours of leave credits through October 2026. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. CDPH's Office of Legal Services (OLS) is looking for a highly experienced attorney with extensive subject knowledge of the federal and state laws governing the numerous facility types and professionals regulated and licensed by CDPH's Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and with the ability and desire to mentor less-experienced attorneys in these areas. CHCQ includes the Licensing and Certification Division, Field Operations Divisions, Internal Operations, and the Public Policy and Prevention Division and is responsible for regulatory oversight of health facilities, certified nurse assistants (CNAs), home health aides (HHAs), certified hemodialysis technicians (CHTs), and licensed nursing home administrators (NHAs). CHCQ's Licensing and Certification and Field Operations Divisions play a critical role in the protection of patient safety by evaluating applicant health facilities, agencies, and CNA, HHA, CHT, and NHA applicants for compliance with state laws and regulations. CHCQ also investigates complaints, certifies health facilities and agencies' compliance with federal laws and regulations, and oversees the education, training, and criminal record clearance of nursing home administrators, CNAs, HHAs, and CHTs. The Public Policy and Prevention Division responds to proposed legislation and handles various policy related issues and questions.

Requirements

Knowledge of and experience applying the federal and state laws governing health facilities and professionals licensed and regulated by CDPH
Knowledge of and experience applying other laws generally applicable to the work performed by CDPH's CHCQ, including the California Administrative Procedure Act, the Public Records Act, and federal and state privacy laws
Experience with administrative, state, and/or federal court litigation
Experience reviewing, interpreting, analyzing, and drafting state statutes and regulations
Experience interacting with and advising a wide variety of clients at all levels of government, stakeholders, and the public
Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with short-term deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, including as a lead
Ability to mentor less experienced attorneys
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Serves as a subject matter expert for CHCQ with respect to the provisions of federal and state laws governing these matters.
Advises personnel at high levels of government regarding emerging and novel issues within their area(s) of expertise and develops innovative strategies and solutions to those issues including, but not limited to, legislative and regulatory strategies.
May function in a lead capacity and/or mentor with respect to other attorneys within the Office of Legal Services.
May be assigned primary research/investigative and decision-making authority, subject to higher level review, for matters within their unique area of subject matter expertise.
Serves as a liaison with the Office of the Attorney General in litigation matters relating to CHCQ programs and issues. This may include assisting with discovery, drafting briefs, and hearing or oral argument preparation.
Occasionally trains CHCQ program staff.

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