Program-Operations Attorney

Join the Covered California team!

Covered California is looking for two Attorneys to join our Office of Legal Affairs. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with excellent legal research and communication skills, as well as a passion for health care. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity to work in a creative, collaborative, and team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

As an Attorney III you will:

Perform a variety of legal tasks that support the planning, implementation and operation of Covered California, with a primary focus on providing legal guidance in one of the following two areas: (1) to the Outreach and Sales Division and Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) program, the state’s health insurance marketplace for small businesses established under the Affordable Care Act; or (2) regarding Covered California’s administrative operations, including, but not limited to, providing legal guidance and consultation on, and legal review and approval of, Covered California contracts, purchasing services, facilities operations, and conflict-of-interest matters.

Tasks and duties of an Attorney III would include:

• Providing written and oral legal advice, statutory interpretations, and opinions on legal issues arising from Covered California operations and statutory duties.
• Consulting with, advising, and providing legal research and opinions to the Assistant General Counsel, senior leadership, management, and staff related to the more difficult statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to Covered California and its programs.
• Working closely with and directing private outside counsel and the Attorney General’s Office regarding legal advice and litigation.

These positions are headquartered in Sacramento County. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. Travel expenses associated with commuting to the employee’s office headquarters location are not reimbursable, other than authorized transit subsidies.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click hereto access the exam bulletin.

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list.

Covered California does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.

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

Salary

• $10,536 - $14,879/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY III

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:

• Experience and/or interest in the Affordable Care Act, Covered California’s mission, and public sector legal issues.
• Experience in analyzing, interpreting, and implementing court decisions, statutes, regulations, policies, and other legal authorities.
• Excellent legal research, written and oral communication, and analytical skills, including the ability to express statements of act, law, and argument clearly and logically tailored to diverse audiences.
• High degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills, exercising open-mindedness, diplomacy, flexibility, tact, and sound judgment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and effective relationships with staff, management, and external partners.
• Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple projects, and produce high quality work in short timeframes.

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

At Covered California, we recognize our employees are our most valuable asset. We have a variety of career fields that help make a difference in the lives of Californians, and we’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individual to join our team! Learn more about why you should join the Office of Legal Affairs.

Covered California works to improve the health of all Californians by assuring their access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Our employees are the vital link that ensures that our vision, mission, and values are fully realized and are the driving force that allows us to continually provide exceptional service to those who need it most.

We offer an award-winning wellness program, inclusive and diverse atmosphere, employee recognition programs, on site fitness centers at our Sacramento and Service Center locations, and free parking at all of our locations!

Life can change in an instant – so can your career!

Visit our website to learn more about why Covered California is an employer of choice.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions: A SOQ is required to apply. The SOQ will be used as a pre-interview screening tool. Applicants who do not follow the SOQ instructions and/or do not answer the prompt as stated below will not be considered.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written response; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Where assistive tools may be used, responses within the SOQ should be your own original work. Applicants must write in their own words and avoid plagiarism. Failure to comply may be cause for disqualification.

Prepare a narrative discussion of how your education, experience, skills, and training meet the minimum and desirable qualifications to qualify you for this position. It also serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Your SOQ must be typed, Arial 11 pt. font, and no more than two pages in length.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/17/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).

How to Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Covered California
Employment & Classification Services
Attn: HRB-ECSU-LB
1601 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Covered California
Employment & Classification Services
HRB-ECSU-LB
1601 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815
M - F
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Please attach your SOQ to your application.Applications received without a SOQ may not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of a SOQ. Please see above “Special Requirements” section for SOQ instructions.
• Other - Cover letter is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for telework. In accordance with Government Code section 14200, only employees who reside in California are eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Covered California’s current telework policy. While Covered California supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Employment & Classification Services Unit
(916) 228-8386
careers@covered.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 999-8733
EEO@covered.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement, and an array of other options. For more information on the benefits offered by the State of California, please click below:

CalHR Benefits Summary

CalHR Salary and Benefits Information

CalPERS Retirement Information

CalPERS Employer Contributions