Law Foundation of Silicon Valley · 11 hours ago
Staff Attorney, Health (Patients' Rights)
San Jose,CA,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$81K/yr - $109K/yrThe Law Foundation of Silicon Valley is dedicated to advancing the rights of historically excluded individuals and families. They are seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal advocacy and representation to individuals living with mental health conditions and other disabilities, ensuring compliance with patients’ rights laws and engaging in community-driven advocacy.
AssociationCommunitiesConsultingLegalLeisureNon ProfitService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide legal advocacy and representation to individuals living with mental health and other chronic health issues associated with poverty
Represent clients in locked psychiatric facilities in civil commitment and forced medication hearings
Ensure compliance with patients’ rights laws among mental health facilities through facility meetings, trainings, community education, grievance procedures, and legal advocacy
Plan and deliver community training, education, and outreach on topics related to patients’ rights, access to mental healthcare, and behavioral health in Santa Clara County
Monitor mental health facilities for compliance with patients’ rights laws, including laws governing the use of seclusion, restraint, and involuntary medication
Engage in community-based advocacy, coalitions, system reform, pre-litigation, and legislative efforts that concern or impact Health Unit clients
Assist with client intake, referrals, and administrative tasks such as data entry, as needed
Participate in Law Foundation activities, such as program meetings, special events, and fundraisers
Assist underserved populations, including communities of color, LGBTQIA+ community, immigrant/refugee communities, individuals living with physical and/or mental health disabilities, unstably housed individuals, people using drugs, and system-impacted individuals in line with the Law Foundation’s Race Equity Inclusion principles
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless and people-centered approach to service delivery
Perform functions of the job in-person, including in-person representation of clients at hearings, in-person facility visits and/or in-person investigations at facilities
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be current members in good standing with the California State Bar
Recent graduates and mid-to-year senior level attorneys are encouraged to apply
A passion for social justice and race equity
Able to work sensitively and productively to identify, investigate, and resolve client problems
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, research, writing, analytical, interviewing, and organizational skills
Able to work independently and as a part of a team
Excellent time and caseload management skills; ability to work independently to get your tasks done
Committed to racial equity, inclusion and belonging and able recognize the ways that race, and other identities intersect in the work, especially for communities we serve
Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to attend hearings, home visits, and outreach events
Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn new technology as needed
Preferred
Prior experience or a general understanding of patients' rights issues and mental health law preferred
Interest or passion in community-driven advocacy, policy advocacy, and/or impact litigation preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese (preferred)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, or capacity to pick up new computer skills
Benefits
19 paid holidays per year
3-5 weeks of vacation per year
12 days of sick leave per year
Up to 6 months of parental leave
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
Free/discounted mental health therapy and wellness services for employees and their dependents through our Employee Assistance Program
A 401(k)-retirement plan with employer contributions
A sabbatical after 5 years of employment
An additional monthly stipend for those who are bilingual and utilize their language abilities in the course of their job
An annual budget for professional development
Employer paid CA Bar license and/or social work license fees
The flexibility to work a hybrid schedule
An office building that offers a fully equipped gym, outdoor terrace, convenient on-site parking, bike storage, lounge areas, and 24/7 security
Company
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley Provides Legal Services, Strategic Advocacy, And Educational Outreach.
Founded in 1974
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Maria Vazquez Mata
Chief Operating Officer
Amber De Buizer
Chief Development Officer
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