Overview
This position is for an Attorney III within the Office of Plan Licensing (OPL), performing sensitive and complex legal work related to health care service plans. The role involves providing direction and leadership on plan benefits, plan and provider payment, risk and delegation arrangements, compliance with Director’s Letters, and reviewing complex legal matters. Legal research will be conducted in connection with the administration and regulation of health plans pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 and Federal Health Care Reform implementation.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies occurring within 180 days of the closing date.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal direction and leadership on health care service plan benefits and payment arrangements
- Review and analyze complex legal matters related to health plans
- Conduct legal research relevant to health plan administration and regulation
- Assist in implementing compliance with Director’s Letters
- Support the administration and enforcement of the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act and Federal Health Care Reform
Requirements
- Must meet the minimum qualifications for Attorney III or Attorney as specified in the relevant classification specifications
- Possession of a valid law license and relevant legal experience
- Ability to provide consultation services to management
- 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 criminal record check prior to hire
- 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
- Leadership skills in developing and implementing policies and procedures
Compensation & Benefits
- Attorney III Salary Range: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per month (salary does not include temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 salary reduction)
- Attorney Salary Range: $7,969.00 - $12,026.00 per month depending on level
- Permanent, full-time position
- Eligible for hybrid telework subject to operational needs and policies
- Benefits information available through the state benefits summary
Location
- Sacramento County, California
- Office locations in Downtown Sacramento and Rancho Cordova, both near light-rail and amenities
- Work environment is a climate-controlled office or cubicle with artificial lighting
Application Instructions
- Submit a complete application package including:
- State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or electronic application
- Resume
- Cover letter describing interest in the Attorney III position within the Office of Plan Licensing
- Applications without a cover letter will not be considered
- Submit official or unofficial transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications
- Foreign degree evaluations must be provided if applicable
- Applications must be received or postmarked by March 8, 2026
Additional Information
- This recruitment is open to current state employees with appropriate eligibility and to external candidates
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process
- The position requires compliance with a drug-free workplace policy
- Confidential personal information such as Social Security numbers should not be included in application documents
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status.