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Covered California · 1 day ago

Personnel Attorney

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$7,506/mo - $12,026/mo

Covered California is seeking an Attorney to join their Office of Legal Affairs. The role involves providing legal guidance on personnel-related issues, representing the organization in administrative hearings, and collaborating with various branches to develop and implement policies.

Financial ServicesHealth CareMarketplace

Hiring Manager

Taylor Steffan

Responsibilities

Counseling and advising program units, staff members, and senior leadership in personnel-related issues, policies, and procedures

Representing Covered California in administrative hearings and appeals, including those before the State Personnel Board, California Department of Human Resources, Civil Rights Department, California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, and federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and acting as liaison with the California Attorney General’s Office in civil cases

Closely partnering with Covered California’s Human Resources Branch, Equal Employment Opportunity Office, and Business Services Branch to develop, implement, and administer organization-wide policies, procedures, and training

Qualification

Employment lawLegal researchCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsProfessionalismDiplomacyTactSound judgmentFlexibility

Required

Experience and/or interest in employment law and public sector legal issues

Experience in analyzing, interpreting, and implementing court decisions, statutes, regulations, policies, and other legal authorities

Excellent legal research, written and oral communication, and analytical skills, including the ability to express statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically tailored to diverse audiences

High degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills, exercising open-mindedness, diplomacy, flexibility, tact, and sound judgment

Ability to build and maintain positive and effective relationships with staff, management, and external partners

Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple projects, and produce high quality work in short timeframes