Disability Rights California · 1 month ago
Attorney (Senior)
Disability Rights California (DRC) is a statewide, non-profit legal organization dedicated to advancing the rights of Californians with disabilities. The Senior Attorney will lead advocacy initiatives within the Healthcare/Home and Community-Based Services Practice Group, focusing on improving access to healthcare services for individuals with disabilities through various legal and policy efforts.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and participate in policy advocacy at the state and federal level, including commenting on and drafting legislation and regulations, and participating in stakeholder workgroups or committees
Develop, lead, and participate in litigation—including individual representation and systemic litigation
Represent individual clients in negotiations, mediations, and administrative proceedings
Supervise and mentor the work of attorneys, fellows, and interns, as assigned
Prepare or coordinate training materials, publications, reports, or special projects, or make presentations about legal work as necessary
Provide technical assistance and substantive training to other Disability Rights California staff on complex Healthcare/HCBS issues
Collaborate with other agencies and organizations to address systemic issues impacting access to Medi-Cal and HCBS
Participate in other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree plus seven years of experience practicing law
Demonstrated expertise in Medicaid and health care law
Demonstrated ability to lead complex representation, build strong relationships, and work well in collaboration with others
Four years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas of practice related to the position: representation in administrative hearings, policy advocacy, civil litigation
Excellent advocacy skills (such as research, writing, analytic, oral)
The ability to work independently with appropriate supervision
The ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
Must be a member of the California State Bar, or eligible to practice under the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program
Preferred
Able to communicate fluently and write effectively in Spanish or an Asian language; or able to communicate using American Sign Language
Experience with and/or extensive contacts in ethnic or language distinct communities
Experience working with people with disabilities and/or experience working with people from multi-ethnic communities
Benefits
EXCELLENT BENEFITS including 8% 401K Match
LRAP (Loan Repayment Assistance Program) that pays up to $300/month depending on salary and debt
Differential for ability to speak and write certain languages of up to $250 per month after passing a test