Disability Rights California

Attorney

• Develop and/or participate in litigation
• Represent individual clients in negotiations, mediations, and judicial proceedings
• Identify and participate in key stakeholder workgroups
• Expand the delivery of services to underserved populations
• Prepare and/or coordinate training materials and reports
• Mentor attorneys, advocates, fellows, clerks, or interns
• Participate in other duties as assigned

Staff Attorney 2

• Work in-person in the Chico office a minimum of two days per week, in collaboration with OCRA’s Far Northern Regional Center team
• Provide information and advice about the diverse legal needs of people with developmental disabilities who receive services from the regional center
• Represent clients at administrative proceedings regarding education, public benefits, and regional center eligibility and services
• Identify and employ impact advocacy strategies to remove systematic barriers for people with disabilities
• Develop and engage in relationships and collaborations with a range of public and private community partners, including governmental agencies and community-based organizations
• Investigate, facilitate, and report on findings from complaints of violation, withholding, or denial of rights

Staff Attorney / Clients’ Right Advocate 1 or 2

Bilingual

• Work in-person in DRC’s Chico office a minimum of two days per week in collaboration with OCRA’s Far Northern Regional Center team.
• Greet callers and provide initial response to requests for help.
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Apply screening guidelines to identify problems and determine appropriateness of advocacy services.
• Provide information and referral to individuals who do not qualify for representation or services.
• Process requests for materials and publications.
• Assist in client and caller interviews.
• Use electronic case management software to create case files, including recording required demographic data, and to maintain accurate and timely case information.
• Collect data and generate reports.
• Assemble evidence packets for use in administrative hearings and other proceedings.
• Develop and update community referral information.
• Strengthen and build relationships with local community-based organizations.
• Assist in scheduling, organizing, and conducting training activities, and developing and producing educational materials.
• Assist in the development and implementation of an outreach plan, including targeted outreach to traditionally underserved communities.

Assistant Clients’ Right Advocate 1 – Bilingual English/Spanish

• Develop and/or participate in litigation—including class action lawsuits, complex litigation, and/or appeals—that is responsive to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Represent individual clients in negotiations, mediations, administrative proceedings, and/or judicial proceedings.
• Identify and participate in key internal and external stakeholder workgroups and/or committees that align with EAH’s goals and priorities. This will include engaging with other legal services agencies and/or community-based organizations to identify and address emerging or recurring systemic issues impacting DRC’s clients.
• Expand the delivery of DRC’s services to underserved populations through strategic community outreach activities, including workshops and know-your-rights trainings.
• Prepare and/or coordinate training materials, publications, reports, or special projects, or make presentations about legal work as necessary.
• Mentor attorneys, advocates, fellows, clerks, and/or interns/externs, as assigned.
• Participate in other duties as assigned.

Administrative Assistant

• Manage various administrative processes.
• Case file maintenance, both paper and e-files.
• Create and complete documents, correspondence, and forms.
• Convert documents for screen reader accessibility.
• Calendar, copy, fax, data entry, and process mail, including Docu-Sign.
• Communicate with clients, professionals, and others, and direct telephone calls.
• Revoice during calls, events, and other work functions, as needed.
• Take notes during calls and meetings where the advocate is present.
• Assist with computer navigation.
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls.
• Schedule/calendar client meetings, conference calls, and maintain calendar and due dates for advocate as required.
• Coordinate logistics and provide off-site assistance at outreach events.
• Provide reasonable accommodation assistance to staff with disabilities.
• Prepare and Assemble materials for outreach and training presentations including accessibility, formatting, and proofing.
• Participate in outreach activities to minority and underserved communities.
• Stay up to date with current accessibility standards.
• Communicate with other Practice Groups, Departments, and Units.
• Perform other duties as assigned.