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Covered California · 16 hours ago

ATTORNEY

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

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

Covered California is an equal opportunity employer committed to improving the health of all Californians by ensuring access to affordable healthcare. They are seeking a Personnel Attorney to provide legal guidance on sensitive issues related to personnel, equal employment opportunity, and health and safety matters, while collaborating with various branches within the organization.

Financial ServicesHealth CareMarketplace

No H1B

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

Legal researchEmployment lawLegal guidanceAdministrative hearingsCommunication skills

Required

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply

The SOQ will be used as a pre-interview screening tool

Applicants must write in their own words and avoid plagiarism

Failure to comply may be cause for disqualification

Prepare a narrative discussion of how your education, experience, skills, and training meet the minimum and desirable qualifications to qualify you for this position

In particular, please include any employment law or administrative or civil litigation experience

Your SOQ must be typed, Arial 11 pt. font, and no more than two pages in length

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered

Final Filing Date: 1/22/2026

The Following Items Are Required To Be Submitted With Your Application

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

Resume is required and must be included

Statement of Qualifications - Please attach your SOQ to your application

Applications received without an SOQ may not be considered

Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ