Overview
Litigation Attorney Jobs in Remote at MFS Legal
Are you interested in protecting California’s elder and vulnerable adult population from abuse and neglect? Are you interested in investigating unfair and unlawful business practices that place nursing home residents at risk of abuse or neglect?
The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) works diligently to protect residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities from abuse or neglect. Within DMFEA, the Facilities Enforcement Team (FET) plays a unique and critically important role in ensuring the safety and care of elderly and dependent persons residing in nursing homes and other long term care facilities by investigating systemic understaffing, fraud, abuse, and neglect committed by nursing homes and their ownership. As a member of FET, this Deputy Attorney General Position leads civil investigations and enforcement actions against nursing home chains, including owners, operating entities, and related party entities, to enforce state and federal laws and regulations regarding staffing and quality of care. FET’s investigations may be conducted pursuant to Government Code section 11180, et. seq., and FET’s cases are venued in state courts, including actions brought pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 17200 and 17500.
Duties Include:
Representing the People of the State of California through all phases of civil litigation from investigation to initiation of litigation to trial and appeal;
Managing your own case load, including development of case strategy in collaboration with FET team and experts;
Analyzing staffing data, quality of care data, and reports of abuse or neglect to identify trends and patterns indicative of systemic neglect across California nursing homes and nursing home chains;
Working closely with leading experts in the field to analyze evidence and identify patterns and trends of violations of applicable laws and regulations which expose vulnerable nursing home residents to preventable harm, injuries, neglect, and abuse;
Conducting investigations pursuant to Government Code section 11180 et. seq. using tools such as investigative subpoenas and witness interviews;
Conducting discovery and litigating matters in state court pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 17200 and 17500, including drafting complaints, drafting and enforcing written discovery, taking depositions, preparing and arguing dispositive motions;
Conducting Operation SAFE inspections in long term care facilities with interdisciplinary team to investigate complaints of neglect and abuse;
Evaluating complaints from residents, resident responsible parties, state agencies, and local agencies related to potential neglect or abuse and initiating criminal or civil investigations as appropriate;
The DAG is expected to perform a variety of complex legal and other research and stay up to date in the rapidly changing fields of health care law, elder law, and electronic evidence. The DAG position will be responsible for cases statewide and will be required to travel throughout California.
Applicants must demonstrate good judgment and professionalism in all interactions with members of the public, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the judiciary. Civil litigation experience is preferred.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a hybrid position under current DOJ telework policy, that is subject to modification. The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in-office most days, but at least one day per week (or more) of in-office attendance is required. Travel and additional in-person attendance is required for court appearances, meetings or other operational needs.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-470156
Position #(s):
423-650-5705-XXX
Working Title:
Elder Abuse Attorney (Civil Litigation)
Classification:
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
$11,644.00 – $15,627.00
Shall Consider:
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
$10,536.00 – $14,879.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Week:
Monday-Friday
Department Information
This is a re-advertisement of JC-462897. If you applied to JC-462897, you do not need to reapply.
These positions are located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Facilities Enforcement Team in Burbank or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the cover letter.
The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum” (HAM) salary. The starting salary for each classification will be:
Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $11,695
Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $12,925
New to State candidates will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classification.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
If you’d like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email [email protected].
Special Requirements
A fingerprint check will be required.
Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar.
If you submit your application by mail, please contact the HR consultants to confirm it has been received.
Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-470156) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title for Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application.
Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. Process is described at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply
Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination
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: 4/8/2025
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.
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:
Department of Justice
OHR- Kaylyn Raymundo
Attn: Kaylyn Raymundo (JC-470156)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
OHR- Kaylyn Raymundo
Kaylyn Raymundo (JC-470156)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
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.
Other – Cover letter is required and must be included.
Other – Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year.
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.
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:
Applicants should demonstrate excellent analytical, written and oral communication, and legal research skills.
Civil litigation experience, including deposition and complex motion work, is preferred.
Experience working with medical records and/or experience working in the healthcare industry, elder law, or medical malpractice, is helpful but not required.
Ideal applicants are mission driven, take initiative, organized, meet deadlines, work well with peers and supervisors, and have enthusiasm for the work.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Kaylyn Raymundo
(916) 210-7201
[email protected]
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 Officer
(916) 210-7580
[email protected]
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.
Additional Application Filing Information
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
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.
Title: Litigation Attorney
Company: MFS Legal
Location: Remote
