ATTORNEY III

Position Details

Working Title:

Enforcement Attorney

Job Code #: JC-499553

Position #:

-056

Classification: ATTORNEY III

Salary: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00 A

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Location:

Alameda County (Oakland office)

Number of Positions: 1

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Legal Division is recruiting to fill one permanent full‑time Attorney III position in its Community Care Licensing (CCL) Enforcement Branch. The office is located in Oakland, with the flexibility to telework from an alternate location such as the employee’s residence, except when required by the office.

As one of the most experienced attorneys, the Attorney III is an expert in the most complex and sensitive legal work related to laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to programs administered by the Department. The role involves providing advice to the Community Care Licensing Division and applicable county clients, and regularly appearing before administrative tribunals throughout the state representing the interests of those receiving care or residing in community care facilities or children’s residential programs such as resource family homes, short‑term residential therapeutic programs, child care centers, family child care homes, residential facilities for the elderly, and adult residential facilities.

The Attorney III serves a critical role in enforcing the statutes and regulations of the Licensing Division and prosecuting cases that jeopardize the health and safety of children, the elderly, and dependent adults in licensed or approved facilities.

The Attorney III develops evidence, strategies, and tactics to litigate a wide range of cases that may involve license revocations, license application denials, and employee and licensee exclusion actions. The Attorney III works with licensing clients, witnesses and victims, medical staff, qualified experts, investigators, criminal prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, and others to effectively prosecute complex and sophisticated cases including child maltreatment and elder abuse.

The position requires expertise in the application of evidentiary rules, hearsay exception statutes, and other trial‑related theory, as well as the ability to facilitate settlements and negotiate stipulations where appropriate. The attorney should be self‑motivated, possess strong interpersonal communication skills, and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities. Travel may be required for hearings and to meet with clients and/or witnesses as needed.

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Additional information about the job in the duty statement can be found at the provided link.

• Position requires a Background Investigation to be cleared prior to being hired.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date to be considered. Final filing date: 3/12/2026.

Interested applicants must submit the following application materials:

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic equivalent)
• Summary of Qualifications (SOQ) – a narrative discussion of how the applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the position’s requirements, not exceeding two pages (12‑point type)
• Resume – optional
• Cover letter – optional

Applicants should also submit any required documents such as unofficial transcripts (if meeting minimum qualifications with education) and are expected to provide official transcripts if selected.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Fingerprints, Criminal Record Clearance, and Conflict‑of‑Interest…