Attorney Iii

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Attorney Iii
The candidate will work in the Office of Legal Affairs, including, handling civil and administrative litigation, probate conservatorships, employment and personnel matters, transactional matters, criminal placement proceedings and legislative analysis. Performs the most complex and sensitive legal work in the Office of Legal Affairs, including, handling civil and administrative litigation, probate conservatorships, employment and personnel matters, transactional matters, criminal placement proceedings and legislative analysis. The Attorney III 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. 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 appropriate; Prepares legal documents including, but not limited to, legal briefs, opinions, policies, and, contracts; Reviews, analyzes and responds to disputes related to Department audits of Regional Centers and vendors pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and Title 17 regulations. 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. Responsible for handling subpoenas and other legal documents served on the Department, its Director, managers and/or employees. The AOW also responds to phone inquiries from other public agencies, attorneys, and members of the public. In the absence of the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsel, may serve as the Acting. 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 labor and employment law are required. Background and experience in providing advice to a government program and staff; Experience in the practice of law or performing legal duties is defined as: (1) only that legal experience acquired after admission to any State Bar, or (2) experience as a judicial clerk for a federal court, California's state courts, or any other state's courts, to constitute experience in the practice of law. For an individual's judicial clerkship to qualify as experience in the practice of law or performing legal duties, the experience must have been gained after receipt of a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree. Research; analyze, appraise, and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; prepare and present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; prepare correspondence involving the explanation of legal matters; draft opinions, pleadings, rulings, regulations, and legislation; negotiate effectively and conduct crucial litigation; work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, organizations and maintain the confidence and respect of others; and work effectively under pressure. 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 Personnel Board; Experience in criminal practice are required. Experience in labor and employment law are required. Background and experience in providing advice to a government program and staff are required. Familiarity with conservatorship proceedings and probate matters are required.

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