DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

Job Description and Duties

The Health Quality Enforcement Section (HQE) is committed to protecting consumers, and enhancing public safety in its practice of health care law on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California.

HQE's work is sensitive, subject to public scrutiny, and calculated to protect health care consumers. HQE seeks experienced public interest minded litigation attorneys to represent health care oversight state agencies in prosecuting administrative cases against the licenses of dangerously negligent and incompetent medical professionals, including physicians, osteopaths, podiatrists, and psychologists, and in defending our clients' health and safety mandates in state and federal civil litigation.

Day-to-day duties include :

• Analyzing medical records and medical expert reports in order to recommend charges and causes for license discipline against licensees under the jurisdiction of health care oversight client agencies
• Representing clients in administrative cases, writs, appeals, and injunctive proceedings in courts, including accusations, statement of issues, requests for bail restrictions and sentencing recommendations in criminal court, and interim suspension petitions against negligent and / or incompetent medical practitioners
• Defending our health care oversight agency clients, board members and client staff in state and federal litigation
• Appearing in specialized proceedings, including public board meetings in both open and closed sessions, and enforcing board subpoenas in superior courts
• Working closely with client agency representatives, sworn and unsworn investigators, medical consultant and independent expert witnesses, and patients to effectuate our clients' mandate to protect the public
• Advising client agencies in programmatic and public policy issues, including providing training to agency staff, including medical consultants and investigators

Selected deputies serve as liaisons to HQE client agencies and assist the section in programmatic and public policy issues.

Deputies are expected to work under time constraints, client and department guidelines, and to abide by ethical and professional standards.

Some travel within the state is required.

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Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. Process is described at .
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code ( JC-417053 ), and the title of this position in the Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying section located on the first page of your State Application (STD 678).
• If you are mailing your application, please contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received.
• Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations : Attorney exam less than 5 years of experience : DAG III exam at least 5 years of legal experience : DAG IV exam at least 6 years of legal experience :
• Travel to Fresno may be required

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401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

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This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees.

You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

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Cash In Lieu of Health and / or Dental Benefits (Cash Option)

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Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance for Excluded Employees Only

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Commute Program

Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.

Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)

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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.

Death Benefits

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Group Legal Services Insurance

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Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Group Long-Term Disability Insurance For Excluded Employees Only

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Health Benefits

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CalPERS Health and Wellness

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Long-Term Care Program

Offers coverage through CalPERS for a chronic illness, frailty of old age, or a serious accident. Available to all California public employees, retirees, and their eligible family members.

Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program

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Reimbursement Accounts

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You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.

Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

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Vision Benefits

Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses.

An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.