Job Posting: PARALEGAL

Department of Health Care Services

JC-188181
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PARALEGAL
LEGAL ANALYST

$4,496.00 - $5,629.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director and Chief Administrative Law Judge, the Legal Analyst provides paralegal support to the Chief Administrative Law Judge, Chief of Administrative Appeals, Administrative Law Judges, and Hearing Officers.

For further details, see the attached duty statement.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-188181
Position #(s):
803-034-5237-001
Working Title:
PARALEGAL
Classification:
LEGAL ANALYST
$4,496.00 - $5,629.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Office of Administrative Hearings and Appeals (OAHA) is currently recruiting for a Legal Analyst position. OAHA is an administrative hearing forum created by the Department of Health Care Services to provide a fair and impartial appeal process for providers and individuals who are dissatisfied with actions taken by the Department. OAHA is also responsible for adjudicating appeals of residents who face involuntary transfer or discharge from their skilled nursing facility (SNF) or whose SNF has refused to readmit the resident following a period of hospitalization or pre-approved therapeutic leave.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 Health Care Services
Attn: Certification Technician
M.S. 1300
P.O. Box 997411
Sacramento, CA 95899-7411

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501
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.
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:


Knowledge of: Basic legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures.

 

Ability to: Reason logically and accurately analyze situations; read effectively; prepare reports; read and understand statutes; prepare drafts of legal documents and correspondence; and work cooperatively with management, administrative law judges, hearing officers, and other staff.

 

Proficient at: Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of ProLaw a plus. 

 


Benefits

The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage. CalPERS pension upon retirement, vacation and sick leave time. Located in the Natomas area of Sacramento, with easy freeway access, free parking, close proximity to many restaurants, shopping, and free on-site gym. Friendly work environment.

For more regarding benefits, see: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx 

 

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Ms. Chris Stewart
(916) 891-3668
chris.stewart@dhcs.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) 440-7370
civilrights@dhcs.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.

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.