California Department of Social Services · 8 hours ago
ATTORNEY III
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$10,852/mo - $15,325/moThe California Department of Social Services is dedicated to serving, protecting, and supporting the people of California. They are seeking an Attorney III to provide critical legal services focused on child welfare programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws while offering legal advice and support to various divisions within the department.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Provide legal policy support to the CFSD in areas such as: Mandated Reporting, Child Welfare Investigations, Child Welfare Training, and Child Fatalities
Family Finding, Child and Family Teaming, Transitional Aged Youth, and Independent Living Services
Wraparound Services, foster youth education, and foster youth behavioral health
Conduct research, prepare correspondence, provide oral and written legal opinions, analyze and advise on pending legislation impacting foster care and child welfare
Assist in drafting and reviewing CDSS regulations, review and advise on federal proposals affecting child welfare, draft legislation, and other duties as assigned
Provide litigation support to the Office of the Attorney General on behalf of the Department as necessary
Prepare legal pleadings and represent the Department before the Department of Health Care Services’ Office of Administrative Hearings and Appeals in relation to financial audits of short-term residential therapeutic programs
Qualification
Required
Current members of the California State Bar
Experience working for or with other governmental departments or agencies, advocacy groups, legislative staff, and stakeholder workgroups
Ability to conduct research, prepare correspondence, provide oral and written legal opinions, analyze and advise on pending legislation impacting foster care and child welfare
Assist in drafting and reviewing CDSS regulations
Review and advise on federal proposals affecting child welfare
Draft legislation and other duties as assigned
Provide litigation support to the Office of the Attorney General on behalf of the Department as necessary
Prepare legal pleadings and represent the Department before the Department of Health Care Services' Office of Administrative Hearings and Appeals in relation to financial audits of short-term residential therapeutic programs
A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application
Complete employment history on the application form (STD 678)
Criminal record background check clearance by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice
Unofficial transcripts for verification if meeting minimum qualifications with education
Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment
Company
California Department of Social Services
California Department of Social Services funds several programs that assist underprivileged and vulnerable children and adults.
Founded in 1903Sacramento, California, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Yang Lee
Chief Financial Officer
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