Department of Social Services
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Legal Division is recruiting to fill one permanent full time Attorney Supervisor position in the Community Care Licensing Enforcement Branch, Sacramento Unit. The office location for this position is in Sacramento. This position allows 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.
The Attorney Supervisor is an expert in the laws, rules and regulations relating to community care licensing programs and children’s residential programs. The Attorney Supervisor is also an expert regarding the presentation of evidence and argument of cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings and State Hearings Division. As an expert in the laws relating to these programs, the Attorney Supervisor supervises legal staff that research, analyze and draft legal work in support of these programs. The Attorney Supervisor also consults with and advises Department and county employees and agents.
The Attorney Supervisor will supervise, direct the workload of and evaluate the performance of subordinate attorneys and paralegals and act in a lead capacity in the Assistant Chief Counsel’s absence. The Attorney Supervisor develops strategies and tactics in the most complex disputes and litigation regarding license revocations and denial hearings.
Additionally, the Attorney Supervisor may personally perform the most difficult & complex litigation, negotiations, hearings, and legal research. Cases often involve issues of abuse and neglect of children and dependent adults.
Travel will be 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.
Need help understanding the examination and hiring process? Do you have a question about CDSS? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email protected]. Please include the job classification and job control number in the subject line.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.
Applicants must also attach a SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ), which shall be no longer than two pages (12-point type), cover letter, and a resume. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the job description and duty statement for the position. The SOQ will also serve as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. Applications received without the SOQ, cover letter, and resume will not be considered.
Applications will be accepted from current members of the California State Bar who are currently employed in a California civil service position at the Attorney Supervisor level, who have current list eligibility for appointment to the Attorney Supervisor level, who have SROA/Surplus eligibility, or who have reinstatement rights to this level.
This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice.
You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.
If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
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: 3/21/2024Who 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 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 Social Services
Attn: Classification & Pay Unit
P.O.Box 944243
Sacramento , CA 94244-2430
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Social Services
Classification & Pay Unit
744 P Street, MS 8-15-58
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:
(SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Tuyen Nguyen
(916) 639-8603
[email protected]
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: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.
Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Social Services must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.
To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:
If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Social Services, please contact the Examination Unit at [email protected] .
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$12.22k - $15.7k
