California Department of Managed Health Care · 3 hours ago
Attorney IV
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$11,993/mo - $16,096/moThe California Department of Managed Health Care is seeking an experienced litigator for the Office of Enforcement. The Attorney IV will handle complex litigation related to health care service plans and provide legal advice to the Department management.
ComplianceGovernmentHealth Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform sensitive and complex litigation work for the Department related to health care service plans pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975
Conduct all stages of litigation, and conduct legal research and analysis
Render legal advice and opinions to Department management
Respond to difficult legal correspondence
Develop strategy and tactics in the most complex disputes or litigation
Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities
Provide advice or opinions to Department management on legal issues arising out of investigations and litigation
Appear in all courts of California
Develop proposed legislation, testify before legislative committees, conduct negotiations, prepare cases, opinions, briefs, and other legal documents such as memoranda and reports
Prepare cases which may result in litigation before administrative law judges or civil trial or appellate courts
Assemble and evaluate evidence, interview witnesses, and act as lead counsel in administrative hearings, civil trials, and appeals on the Department’s most significant cases
Take substantial initiative, exercise discretion, display superior work habits, work independently, and produce high-quality legal work
Serve as lead counsel over less experienced staff in litigation and communicate and collaborate with other programs within the Department
Qualification
Required
Ability to effectively conduct all stages of litigation
Conduct legal research and analysis
Render legal advice and opinions to Department management
Respond to difficult legal correspondence
Develop strategy and tactics in complex disputes or litigation
Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities
Provide advice or opinions to Department management on legal issues arising out of investigations and litigation
Appear in all courts of California
Develop proposed legislation
Testify before legislative committees
Conduct negotiations
Prepare cases, opinions, briefs, and other legal documents such as memoranda and reports
Prepare cases which may result in litigation before administrative law judges or civil trial or appellate courts
Assemble and evaluate evidence
Interview witnesses
Act as lead counsel in administrative hearings, civil trials, and appeals
Take substantial initiative
Exercise a considerable amount of discretion
Display superior work habits (e.g., organizational skills, accountability, timely completion of assignments)
Work independently
Produce the highest quantity and quality of legal work
Serve as lead counsel over less experienced staff in litigation
Communicate and collaborate with other programs within the Department
Maintain normal and consistent work hours, averaging 40 hours per week
Routinely exercise independent, professional judgment
Travel to all parts of the State and the United States as required
Communicate effectively in writing and orally
Handle multiple tasks and significant caseload
Perform research and analysis and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems
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, staff of other state and federal agencies while working independently and as part of a team
Willing and able 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
Company
California Department of Managed Health Care
California Department of Managed Health Care is a government body that provides health plan oversight and consumer complaint assistance.
Founded in 2000
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Jaeger, MD, MBA
Chief Medical Officer
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