Overview
This position involves performing sensitive and complex legal work related to health care service plans under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel. Responsibilities include providing leadership and guidance on plan benefits, plan and provider payment, risk and delegation arrangements, compliance with regulatory directives, reviewing complex legal matters, and conducting legal research related to the administration and regulation of health plans pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 and Federal Health Care Reform.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and leadership on plan benefits and payment arrangements
- Oversee risk and delegation arrangements
- Implement compliance with regulatory directives such as Director’s Letters
- Review complex legal matters related to health care service plans
- Conduct legal research in connection with health plan administration and regulation
Requirements
- Must meet the minimum qualifications for the Attorney III classification
- Possession of a valid law license and relevant legal experience
- Ability to provide consultation services to management
- Ability to develop and implement new policies and procedures
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Good judgment and ability to follow established program procedures
- Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and meet deadlines
- Must clear a background investigation including fingerprinting and DOJ criminal record check
- Must be a California resident and maintain residency if teleworking
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in health care service plan programs, benefits, operations, reform, and trends
- Experience in health care law
- Background in the health care industry
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per month
- New state employees typically start at the minimum salary
- Position is subject to a temporary salary reduction under the Personal Leave Program 2025
- Eligible for state benefits; details available on the state benefits website
Work Location & Telework
- Location: Sacramento County, California
- Work environment: Climate-controlled office or cubicle with artificial lighting
- Hybrid telework may be available based on operational needs and state telework policies
Position Details
- Job Code: JC-517813
- Position Number: 409-111-5795-024
- Classification: Attorney III
- Number of Positions: 1
- Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Application Instructions
- Submit a completed application package including:
- State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) or electronic application
- Resume
- Cover letter describing interest in the Attorney III position
- Applications without a cover letter will not be considered
- Submit official or unofficial transcripts if using education to meet qualifications
- Foreign degree evaluations must be provided if applicable
- Applications must be postmarked or received by May 18, 2026
Additional Information
- The position requires a background investigation prior to hire
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process
- The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
- The organization maintains a drug-free workplace policy
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted electronically through the state careers portal or by mail/drop-off to the Human Resources Office at:
Department of Managed Health Care
DMHC Recruitment
Attn: Human Resource Office
980 9th Street, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95814
Office hours for drop-off: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Please ensure all required documents are included and confidential information such as Social Security numbers are excluded from application materials.