Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This advertisement is posted as until filled. The Job Control will remain open, and applications will be reviewed every two weeks until filled.

This position is Limited Term (12 months); it may become permanent, be extended, or be cancelled at any time.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), Office of Enforcement’s Division of Prosecution (DOP), the Graduate Legal Assistant will support the DOP in the litigation of administrative and civil matters to ensure compliance under the managed health care laws pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 and its implementing regulations (Knox-Keene Act).

A GLA for the Office of Enforcement performs a wide variety of legal work.  Assignments typically consist of, but are not limited to, assisting attorney staff with legal research, analyses, and discovery; drafting memoranda; and preparing reports regarding legal and policy recommendations concerning the Knox-Keene Act, the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), and other state and federal laws. 

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

The GLA is required to take initiative, exercise a reasonable amount of discretion, display superior work habits (e.g., organizational skills, accountability, timely completion of assignments), and produce a high quantity and quality of legal work.

It is expected that the GLA will be assigned increasingly more difficult work, and need less direct supervision, as experience is gained in the respective classification at the Office of Enforcement. The following core essential functions of the GLA series do not vary with experience:

• Maintain normal and consistent work hours, averaging 40 hours per week.

• Routinely exercise independent, professional judgment, and accept supervision as directed or ordered.

• Travel to all parts of the State and the United States as required. Travel may involve one or more overnight stays, as required.

• Communicate effectively in writing and orally in person, through the use of documents and electronic devices.

• Handle multiple tasks, and significant caseload, and effectively prioritize work.

• Perform research and analysis and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey: .

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The DMHC has locations in Downtown Sacramento and Rancho Cordova. Both locations are located close to light-rail with various amenities. The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled cubicle and/or office environment with artificial lighting.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework. The telework schedule is permitted at the operational needs of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with the State Telework Policy and the DMHC’s Telework Policy. All employees who telework are required to be California residents and maintain California residency in accordance with Government Code 14200.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.

Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your State application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment .  If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts.  Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.

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:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform entry-level legal work in a governmental setting, including but not limited to analyzing relevant law, preparing and reviewing discovery, and engaging in successful administrative and civil litigation.

• Proficient knowledge of basic legal concepts, terminology, principles, documentation, and procedures.

• Superior analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written, superior interpersonal skills, and tact.

• Excellent research skills and work habits and the ability to complete work under deadlines, including the demonstrated ability to manage a large caseload.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, program staff and management, and staff of other state and federal agencies, while working independently and as part of a team.

• Willingness and ability to understand the Department programs and policies in order to provide sound legal advice that is responsive to the organization’s needs.

• Interest/experience in health care and/or health care law.

• Courtroom advocacy experience.

• Superior research skills and work habits and the ability to complete work under deadlines, including the demonstrated ability to manage a large caseload. 

• Willingness and ability to maintain a work environment free from discrimination or sexual harassment.

• Willingness to travel as needed for cases. 

Benefits

For information on benefits, please visit the Benefit Summary page on the CalHR website .

Additional Application Instructions

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current occupational experience in the duties performed section.

Electronic applications through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.

Do NOT include your social security number on any submitted documents. If submitting your application via postal mail or in person, please notate RPA: 25-250 and Job Control: JC-519247 on your application.

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification for Graduate Legal Assistant is located at the top of this Job Announcement Posting under Minimum Requirements.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DMHC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the .

PLEASE NOTE: If you are mailing your application, it must be postmarked by the final filing date. Hand delivered applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Applications slipped under the door at the Human Resources Office will be time stamped the following business day.

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - In addition to the STD 678 Job Application, applicants must also submit a writing sample demonstrating the candidate’s legal writing abilities. The writing sample should be at least one page in length and in Arial 12-point font.
  Applications submitted without a writing sample will not be considered.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift

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