The CA. Department of Social Services' Legal Division is recruiting for two Attorney positions in Riverside County.
Job Description and Duties
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Legal Division is recruiting to fill two permanent full-time Attorney position in its Community Care Licensing (CCL) Enforcement Branch, Riverside Unit. The office location for this position is in Riverside. These positions allow for a Hybrid work environment with telework at an alternative work location. An alternative work location would be the employee’s residence. For travel purposes, reimbursement would be based on the office location.
Attorneys regularly appear before administrative tribunals throughout the state representing the interests of those being cared for in or residing in community care facilities such as foster homes, group homes, child care centers, family child care homes, residential facilities for the elderly and adult residential facilities. Attorneys serve a critical role in enforcing the statutes and regulations of the Licensing Division and prosecuting cases that jeopardize the health and safety of children, the elderly and dependent adults in community care facilities.
Attorneys develop evidence, strategies and tactics to litigate a wide range of cases that may involve license revocations, license application denials, and employee and licensee exclusion actions. Attorneys work with licensing clients, witnesses and victims, medical staff, qualified experts, investigators, criminal prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, and others in order to effectively prosecute complex and sophisticated cases including child maltreatment and elder abuse. As such, Attorneys develop expertise in the application of evidentiary rules, hearsay exception statutes, and other trial-related theory. Attorneys must also be adept at facilitating settlements and negotiating stipulations where appropriate.
The Legal Division’s offices provide a dynamic and collegial environment in which its attorneys enjoy the satisfaction of public service and the rewards of conducting important work. Its attorneys should be self-motivated, possess strong interpersonal communication skills and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities. Opportunities for advancement exist as Attorneys may compete for promotion to the Attorney III rank or seek management opportunities within the Legal Division. Frequent travel (out of town and/or overnight) for hearings and to meet with clients and other witnesses is required.
The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details.
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Would you like more information regarding career opportunities with the CDSS? We’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov and include the job classification and job control number in the subject line. Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Social Services policies. Headquarter location will be designated based on the selected candidate's primary residence location, and/or the closest CDSS location.
Salary: $7,737.00 - $11,676.00 per Month
Must Apply at CalCareers: Final Filing Date: 10/6/2024
More Details: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=440967
