Senior Attorney

November 3

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Disability Rights California

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Disability Advocacy

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1978

🤝 Non-profit

🤲 Charity

🌍 Social Impact

Description

• Make a difference advocating for the rights of people with disabilities • Remote position with flexible working conditions • Essential advocacy and legal support, mainly focusing on administrative hearings • Lead training and provide technical assistance to attorneys and advocates • Perform community-based advocacy and outreach

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) or equivalent and membership in good standing with the California State Bar • Seven years of experience practicing law • Four years of demonstrated experience in representation at administrative hearings or civil litigation • Strong relationships and collaboration skills • Expertise in areas of law for intellectually and developmentally disabled Californians • Ability to work independently with minimal administrative support • Knowledge of rights for people with disabilities in California • Strong sense of professional responsibility and ethics • Ability to meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail • Desirable: Fluent in Spanish or an Asian language, training experience, proficiency with Windows-based applications, varied perspectives engagement skills

Benefits

• 8% 401k Match • LRAP (Loan Repayment Assistance Program) up to $300/month • Language differential up to $250/month • Health (HMO and PPO options) • Dental • Vision • Basic life insurance • Short-term and long-term disability insurance • Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and commuter) • Ample vacation • Sick/self-care leave • Eighteen paid holidays