JC-533207 Attorney IV

$13,313 - $16,096 monthly

Job Description

This posting states its location as United States rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel or Assistant Chief Counsels, and using broad discretion in working independently, the Attorney IV serves as the Department of Developmental Services’ (Department) lead and subject matter expert on issues involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including eligibility under the Early Start program under Part C and special education programs under Part B, and on provisional eligibility under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. The Attorney IV serves as lead subject matter expert on federal Medicaid compliance, providing legal guidance on the Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program and on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services audits. The Attorney IV will also handle complex work related to the development of community housing for persons with developmental disabilities and various transactional matters, ranging from contract development to programmatic advice. The Attorney IV will directly advise executive staff and senior managers.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of 4.62 percent in exchange for eight hours per month of the Personal Leave.

Maintain normal and consistent work hours, averaging 40 hours per week. Work in excess of 40 hours is expected when necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner.  Attorneys are expected to be working and available to clients between the core working hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless official state business requires them to be elsewhere. If outside of the office during core working hours, attorneys must be available by phone.  Attorneys are required to maintain individual and master Outlook calendars and obtain supervisory approval for time spent away from the office that exceeds ninety (90) minutes.  Attorneys acting as the AOW must be available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or arrange for alternate coverage from another Department attorney. 

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Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.  

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.  

Moderate to occasional daytime and overnight statewide travel may be required. Transport legal files and documents, as needed, to locations inside and outside the normal worksite for hearings and meetings. File boxes of documents may weigh up to 50 lbs. each and a file may constitute more than one box. 

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
  • If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ's or you may not be considered for the position
  • The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
  • If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters is Martin Rivera.

Qualifications

See job description

State

California

Immediate Fill

No

Job Reference

JC-533207