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Job Description
Attorney IV (Hybrid) Department of Health Care Services
JC-517835
- Attorney IV (Hybrid)
ATTORNEY IV
$11,993.00 - $16,096.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
6/11/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today! About this
Role:
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Office of Legal Services (OLS), Program Integrity and Compliance Branch (PICB) is seeking Attorney IVs to join its administrative litigation and house counsel professionals. Attorney IV positions are crucial in reaching our mission of providing Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high-quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long-term care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute work that directly supports the health and well-being of millions of Californians. PICB provides advice and counsel to support DHCS program implementation, policy development and ongoing administration; program integrity including fraud, waste and abuse; compliance and enforcement activities related to audits and investigations, civil rights, communications, administration, managed care, including sanctions, and substance use disorder treatment programs; privacy and information security policies and practices; Public Records Act (PRA) functions; and conflict of interest issues. Attorney IVs represents DHCS in administrative proceedings, serving a critical role enforcing the statutes and regulations governing the Medi-Cal program, and prosecute cases on behalf of the Licensing and Certification Division. Attorney IVs liaisons with the State and United States Departments of Justice. Additional responsibilities of the Attorney IV will include performing legal research; drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and legal documents; providing house counsel advice to DHCS programs, applying legal principles to specific factual situations, and supporting program activities that ensure the integrity of the Medi-Cal program. The Attorney IV qualifies for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be: $13,313. Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process! This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The Office of Legal Services uses a hybrid telework model to provide all employees with an avenue to telework while ensuring business and operational needs are met. Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details This is a statewide recruitment, and the position may be located in, but not limited to, the following locations: Sacramento, San Francisco, Orange (Santa Ana), San Bernadino (Rancho Cucamonga), San Diego and Los Angeles. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity. Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom. The Office of Legal Service (OLS) provides comprehensive legal support and services to DHCS programs and its employees. The Regulations Units (Regs) which coordinate the development and promulgation of DHCS regulations, is also part of the OLS. Special Requirements Simple Application Steps If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps: Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the Attorney series. See the Minimum Requirements section above.
Submit your application package with all required documents, which includes resume and cover letter - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
Once you have applied, take the Attorney IV Examination.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
