Counsel to the Ombudsperson Division

Counsel to the Ombudsperson Division (Attorney III), California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) (CalCareers JC-537719). Pay $10,852-$15,325 per month. Final filing date November 24, 2026; a Statement of Qualifications (maximum three pages) is required. Hybrid telework is available, with frequent travel within California. The position will be located in one of the following counties: Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, Santa Clara, and San Diego (Sacramento, CA is used as the listing location; see the posting for the county options). Summary: under the Ombudsperson of OYCR, the Attorney III provides legal counsel to the Ombudsperson Division on sensitive legal issues related to Ombudsperson investigations, jurisdiction, access to records and individuals, policy issues, legislation, privacy and confidentiality, and policies and procedures, and supports the Ombudsperson's duties under the Welfare and Institutions Code, including implementation of the Youth Bill of Rights. Desirable experience includes in-house counsel work such as preparing legal opinions, analyzing legislation, and drafting and reviewing regulations; knowledge of the juvenile justice system and the rights of incarcerated and probation-involved youth; and experience advising top-level administrators on legal, policy, and strategic issues. The position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is subject to fingerprinting clearance.