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California Department of Managed Health Care · 2 days ago

Attorney III

California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$10,852/mo - $15,325/mo

The California Department of Managed Health Care is dedicated to ensuring health plan members have access to high-quality, timely, and affordable health care. They are seeking an Attorney III to handle complex litigation work related to health care service plans, representing the DMHC in various legal matters and providing legal advice to management.

ComplianceGovernmentHealth Care

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducting litigation and representing the DMHC at administrative and court hearings

Conducting legal research and providing legal advice and opinions to DMHC management and executive

Responding to difficult legal correspondence

Developing strategy and tactics in the most complex disputes and litigation

Interpreting and applying laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities

Providing advice or opinions to Departmental management on legal issues arising out investigations

Appearing in all California courts

Providing policy analysis of proposed legislation

Conducting negotiations

Preparing cases, opinions, briefs, and other legal documents, such as memoranda and reports

Preparing cases which may result in litigation before administrative law judges and civil trial or appellate courts

Assembling and evaluating evidence

Taking sworn statements

Exercising independent, professional judgment

Communicating effectively in writing and orally in person, through the use of documents and electronic devices

Handling multiple tasks, significant caseload, and effectively prioritizing work

Performing research and analysis and applying legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems

Qualification

Active CA State Bar LicenseLitigation experienceLegal researchPolicy analysisNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Active CA State Bar License

Ability to conduct litigation and represent the DMHC at administrative and court hearings

Ability to conduct legal research and provide legal advice and opinions to DMHC management and executive

Ability to respond to difficult legal correspondence

Ability to develop strategy and tactics in complex disputes and litigation

Ability to interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities

Ability to provide advice or opinions to Departmental management on legal issues arising out investigations

Ability to appear in all California courts

Ability to provide policy analysis of proposed legislation

Ability to conduct negotiations, prepare cases, opinions, briefs, and other legal documents

Ability to prepare cases which may result in litigation before administrative law judges and civil trial or appellate courts

Ability to assemble and evaluate evidence and take sworn statements

Ability to take substantial initiative and exercise discretion

Ability to display superior work habits (e.g., organizational skills, accountability, timely completion of assignments)

Ability to work independently and produce high-quality legal work

Ability to maintain normal and consistent work hours, averaging 40 hours per week

Ability to travel to all parts of the State and the United States as required

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally

Ability to handle multiple tasks and significant caseload

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to successfully perform high-level legal work in a governmental setting, including but not limited to preparing legal opinions, analyzing legislation, preparing and reviewing correspondence, and engaging in successful administrative and civil litigation

Understanding of the Executive Branch of state government, its agencies and departments and the role of state and federal oversight agencies

Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, program staff and management, and staff of other state and federal agencies, while working independently and as part of a team

Willingness and ability to understand the Department programs and policies in order to provide sound legal advice that is responsive to the organization's needs

Superior analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written, superior interpersonal skills, and tact

Superior research skills and work habits and the ability to complete work under deadlines, including the demonstrated ability to manage a large caseload

Willingness and ability to maintain a work environment free from discrimination or sexual harassment