Hybrid Senior Attorney

at Disability Rights California

• Job title: Senior Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $89,434 - $130,958 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sacramento, United States

About the role

• Senior Attorney leading advocacy initiatives within the Healthcare/Home and Community-Based Services group in California. Focus on ensuring access to essential health care services for Californians with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and participate in policy advocacy at the state and federal level
• 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

Requirements

• 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

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