Job Posting: Health Quality Enforcement Section DAG III

Department of Justice

JC-459723
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Health Quality Enforcement Section DAG III
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$10,536.00 - $14,879.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 12/26/2024

Job Description and Duties

The Health Quality Enforcement Section (HQE) is committed to protecting consumers, and enhancing public safety in its practice of health care law on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California. HQE's work is sensitive, subject to public scrutiny, and calculated to protect health care consumers. HQE seeks experienced public interest minded litigation attorneys to represent health care oversight state agencies in prosecuting administrative cases against the licenses of dangerously negligent and incompetent medical professionals, including physicians, osteopaths, podiatrists, and psychologists, and in defending our clients' health and safety mandates in state and federal civil litigation.

 

Day-to-day duties include:

  • Analyzing medical records and medical expert reports in order to recommend charges and causes for license discipline against licensees under the jurisdiction of health care oversight client agencies
  • Representing clients in administrative cases, writs, appeals, and injunctive proceedings in courts, including accusations, statement of issues, requests for bail restrictions and sentencing recommendations in criminal court, and interim suspension petitions against negligent and/or incompetent medical practitioners
  • Defending our health care oversight agency clients, board members and client staff in state and federal litigation
  • Appearing in specialized proceedings, including public board meetings in both open and closed sessions, and enforcing board subpoenas in superior courts
  • Working closely with client agency representatives, sworn and unsworn investigators, medical consultant and independent expert witnesses, and patients to effectuate our clients' mandate to protect the public
  • Advising client agencies in programmatic and public policy issues, including providing training to agency staff, including medical consultants and investigators

Selected deputies serve as liaisons to HQE client agencies and assist the section in programmatic and public policy issues. Deputies are expected to work under time constraints, client and department guidelines, and to abide by ethical and professional standards. Some travel within the state is required.

This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office on most days, but some regular required in-office attendance. Travel and additional in person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings, and other occasional operational needs.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-459723
Position #(s):
420-165-5706-XXX
Working Title:
Health Quality Enforcement Section DAG III
Classification:
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
$10,536.00 - $14,879.00
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
$11,644.00 - $15,627.00
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
$7,737.00 - $11,676.00
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V
$12,290.00 - $16,391.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Week:
Monday-Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Health Quality Enforcement Section, and may be filled in Los Angeles.

  • The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary for each classification will be:

    • Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,588 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,666
    • Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $11,695
    • Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $12,925
    • Deputy Attorney General V (lateral only): $13,642

    New to State candidates will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classification.

  • Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

Special Requirements

  • Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-459723) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application.

  • Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the “Explanations” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application. LEAP eligibility should not be disclosed.

  • Must be willing and able to work a full-time schedule which may exceed a 40-hour week when operational needs require.

  • Must be willing and able to travel and may be required to travel to remote locations within the State, sometimes with little notice and sometimes for lengthy periods of time.
  • Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
    Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: Attorney Examination
    DAG III exam – at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
    DAG IV exam – at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG 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.

Final Filing Date: 12/26/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice
OHR-Heather Nguyen
Attn: Heather Nguyen (JC-459723)
1300 I Street Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
OHR-Heather Nguyen
Heather Nguyen (JC-459723)
1300 I Street Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Other - Cover letter 
  • Other -

    Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Civil or criminal litigation experience in a court of law within the prior six months. Ability to work under tight deadlines, public scrutiny, and pressure to produce high quality work in short timeframes. A demonstrated ability and experience in developing litigation plans, and in efficiently managing large caseloads. Excellent research and writing skills (exhibited by recent drafting of motions, complaints, petitions for injunctive relief, dispositive motions, and/or appellate briefs), as well as skill in oral advocacy and negotiations (exhibited by recent appearances in trial and appellate courts, and participation in settlement conferences). Well-organized and detail-oriented, a positive attitude, be team players, excellent work ethic and strong skills in interpersonal communication and collaboration. Highly motivated to work in the area of consumer protection, public safety and health care law on behalf of the Attorney General and the State. A demonstrated ability and experience in exercising excellent judgment.

A health care law background and knowledge of the administrative adjudication process pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code section 11400 et. seq are highly desirable. Experience in medical malpractice litigation, health care fraud, and/or criminal law is highly desirable.  Ability to demonstrate excellent judgment and tact when interacting with clients, the public, opposing counsel and judges; show strong initiative in improving the work of the office; have strong organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; effective work habits under pressure and scrutiny; an ability to work effectively with all levels of Attorney General staff; and creativity and resourcefulness in solving problems. Knowledge of bargaining unit MOUs, civil service laws and rules, and disciplinary process are highly desirable. The ability to manage and resolve conflicts, and relate well with members of the Section, the public and representatives of administrative agencies. Demonstrated leadership ability.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website (under Unit 2 - Attorneys and Hearing Officers) and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Heather Nguyen
(916) 210-6444
Heather.Nguyen@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Filing Information:

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
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