Overview
This position involves performing sensitive and complex legal work related to health care service plans under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel. The role includes providing leadership and guidance on plan benefits, plan and provider payment, risk and delegation arrangements, and compliance with regulatory directives. The attorney will review complex legal matters and conduct 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 legal direction and leadership on health care service plan benefits and payment arrangements.
- Implement compliance with regulatory directives such as Director’s Letters.
- Review and analyze complex legal issues related to health plans.
- Conduct legal research in connection with health plan administration and regulation.
- Consult with management and assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Must meet the minimum qualifications for the Attorney III classification.
- Background investigation clearance required prior to hire, including fingerprinting and criminal record check.
- Must be a California resident and maintain residency if teleworking.
- Submission of transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
- Submission of a cover letter describing interest in the position is required.
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.
- Strong consultation skills for management.
- Leadership ability in policy development and implementation.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Good judgment and ability to follow established procedures.
- Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per month (salary does not include temporary salary reduction under the Personal Leave Program 2025).
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Eligible for hybrid telework based on operational needs and policies.
- Benefits information available through the state benefits summary.
Location
- Work location: Sacramento County, California.
- Office environments are climate-controlled with artificial lighting.
- Offices located in Downtown Sacramento and Rancho Cordova, near light-rail and amenities.
Application Instructions
- Submit a complete application package including the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678), resume, and a cover letter.
- Applications must be received or postmarked by August 10, 2026.
- Applications can be submitted electronically via the state careers portal or by mail/drop-off to the Human Resources Office at 980 9th Street, Suite 500, Sacramento, CA 95814.
- Include the recruitment reference numbers RPA: 25-278 and Job Control: JC-526378 on your application.
- Foreign degree holders must provide transcript evaluations from approved agencies.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.
Additional Information
- This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies within 180 days of the closing date.
- Priority consideration is given to candidates with SROA and Surplus eligibility.
- The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace.
- Confidential information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates should not be included in application documents.
- Telework eligibility requires California residency in accordance with Government Code 14200.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Attorney III classification specification for detailed minimum qualifications.