Attorney IV

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is hiring an Attorney IV within our Office of Legal Services. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert for our Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ), which is responsible for regulatory oversight of licensed health care facilities and health care professionals to ensure safe, effective, and quality health care. This includes, but is not limited to, the provisions of federal and state laws governing these matters, as well as advising personnel at high levels of government regarding emerging and novel issues within their area(s) of expertise and develops innovative strategies and solutions to those issues, such as legislative and regulatory strategies.

The deadline to apply is December 3, 2025, at 11:59PM PT. Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Department management with legal advice and representation in the more complex and sensitive transactional work arising out of the licensing and regulatory enforcement of health care facilities for the protection of public health and safety and to determine whether facilities should be certified to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs
• Research, interpret, and provide legal opinions concerning the more complex and sensitive federal and state laws governing licensing and regulatory enforcement of health facilities
• Develop and provide training to district office management and staff to ensure legal sufficiency and consistency of their enforcement actions
• Oversee and direct the work of outside counsel in the more complex and sensitive litigation
• Provide in-house expertise and recommendations on applicable federal and state laws governing licensing and regulatory enforcement
• Assist with coordinating the provision of legal services to CHCQ by identifying and assisting in defining program goals and implementation strategies; ascertaining the more complex and sensitive legal issues and liabilities that confront the program; coordinating planned responses to those risks; reviewing and drafting contracts and assists with issues pertaining to CHCQ’s contracts; and assuring the availability of legal services
• Propose, draft, and analyze the legal sufficiency of the more complex and sensitive legislation and regulations pertaining to CHCQ and regulatory enforcement matters
• Act as a key advisor and resource to Departmental management regarding legal matters in the more complex and sensitive litigation involving interpretation of federal and state statutes and regulations
• Mentor and provide directions to other department attorneys assigned to work on licensing and regulatory enforcement matters to assure consistency in legal advice and services and effective representation of CDPH
• May act as the team lead, including ensuring that requests for legal advice and assistance are timely and appropriately assigned and completed

At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

New to State Service? The following steps will navigate you through the application process:

1. Create a CalCareer account by going to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx.

2. Confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you are wanting to apply for. A link to view minimum qualifications is listed on each job posting.

3. After confirming that you meet the minimum qualifications, take, and pass the corresponding examination. Most exams are available online and can be found on CalCareers under the Exam/Assessment Search tab. Please note, while candidates are welcome to apply to positions without taking the examination, candidates pass the examination prior to appointment. Please review the minimum qualifications thoroughly, prior to beginning the examination.

4. Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.

Link to Apply: https://bit.ly/47O6iMk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13,313.00 - $16,096.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814