Senior Attorney
Disability Rights California
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $89,434 - $130,958 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
litigationpolicy advocacyadministrative hearingscivil litigationhealth care lawMedicaidresearchwritinganalytical skillsoral advocacy
Soft skills
leadershiprelationship buildingcollaborationindependenceattention to detailtime managementmentoringcommunication
Certifications
Juris DoctorCalifornia State Bar membershipRegistered Legal Services Attorney Program eligibility