Attorney Iii

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Attorney Iii

The candidate will performs the most complex and sensitive legal work in the Office of Legal Affairs, including, but not limited to: handling civil and administrative litigation, probate conservatorships, employment and personnel matters, transactional matters, criminal placement proceedings and legislative analysis. Represents the Department in proceedings before courts and administrative bodies throughout the state, and coordinates with other state agencies, including the Attorney General’s office, where the Department is a party. must possess an ability to interact independently, professionally and courteously with Department leadership, managers and staff while performing multiple tasks that often require stringent deadlines. Performs the most complex and sensitive legal work in the Office of Legal Affairs, including to: handling civil and administrative litigation, probate conservatorships, employment and personnel matters, transactional matters, criminal placement proceedings and legislative analysis. Represents the Department in proceedings before courts and administrative bodies throughout the state, and coordinates with other state agencies, including the Attorney General’s office, where the Department is a party. Must possess an ability to interact independently, professionally and courteously with Department leadership, managers and staff while performing multiple tasks that often require stringent deadlines. The position requires moderate to frequent travel. Acts in a representative capacity on pending legal matters. Provides direct house counsel support and legal advice to Department programs in a wide variety of complex legal areas; Effectively represents and advocates for the Department in Superior Courts in conservatorship matters and hearings related to commitment of criminal defendants for competency evaluations to Department facilities; Coordinates litigation strategy and discovery with the Attorney General’s office in lawsuits where the Department is a party or has an interest; Effectively represents and advocates for the Department in complex administrative matters before administrative bodies such as the State Personnel Board and Office of Administrative Hearings; Effectively represents and advocates for the Department at settlement conferences and mediations; Collaboratively works with and assists Department attorneys, administrators, managers, supervisors, investigators and employees, and those at other State agencies, including the California Health and Human Services Agency as Prepares legal documents including, but not limited to, legal briefs, opinions, policies, and, contracts; Assembles and evaluates evidence, and secures and interviews witnesses for administrative and court proceedings. Reviews, analyzes and responds to disputes related to Department audits of Regional Centers and vendors pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Attend legal training courses on complex legal issues as assigned. Conduct training for Department staff and attorneys on various legal issues impacting the Department. Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation affecting the Department. Evaluates and responds to record requests made pursuant to the California Public Records Act. Reviews and drafts opinions in administrative appellate reviews filed under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and Title 17 regulations. Serves as the Attorney of the Week (AOW) on a rotating basis. Responsible for handling subpoenas and other legal documents served on the Department, its Director, managers and/or employees. Experience or interest in laws to individuals with developmental disabilities, especially the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Service Act; Background broad experience in civil ligation and administrative law, including representation before the Office of Administrative Hearings and the State Experience in criminal practice; Experience in labor and employment law; Background and experience in providing advice to a government program and staff; Familiarity with conservatorship proceedings and probate matters.

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California Department of Developmental Services
Kristin Lehn
1600 Ninth Street P. O. Box 944202
Sacramento
California
United States 94244-2020
Phone : 916-322-7660
Website : http://www.dds.ca.gov/