Staff Attorney (13101/13102-121712)

Provide legal research and counsel as directed by the Chief Counsel in support of CalOptima’s legal affairs department.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and provide legal advice.
• Draft policies and procedures pertaining to legal issues or concerns.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other documents as necessary.
• Act as the preliminary point of contact for requests for legal assistance as assigned by the Chief Counsel.
• Coordinate filings for state quasi-judicial reviews.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Work effectively with all levels of staff, representatives of other public agencies and governing bodies.
• Evaluate and appropriately assess the legal implications of projects and issues assigned, raising issues to the Chief Counsel as appropriate.
• Advise and assist CalOptima management and staff in understanding and applying legal interpretations and requirements.
• Write clearly and concisely.
• Effectively utilize computer and appropriate software and interact as needed with CalOptima Information Systems.

Experience & Education

• Juris Doctorate Law Degree with license to practice in the state of California required.
• Public agency and health care experience preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Laws and regulations pertaining to the delivery of healthcare services, contractual arrangements and public agencies.
• Contracts development, appropriate language development and obligations of contract arrangements.