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Disability Rights California
Disability Rights California
201 – 500 Employees
CharityLegalNon-profit
Disability Rights California is a nonprofit legal and advocacy organization founded in 1978 to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities across California. Its work combines legal support, public policy advocacy, community resources, and education to help Californians with disabilities access services, enforce their rights, and participate fully in community life. As a large disability rights organization, it brings together professionals working across law, advocacy, and nonprofit programs.
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Staff Attorney / Clients' Rights Advocate 1 or 2 – Berkeley Hybrid

Advocate for regional-center clients with developmental disabilities through legal representation, rights advocacy, outreach, and community training at Disability Rights California.

USUnited StatesCACalifornia
$70,318 – $98,816 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredAttorney

Description

  • Advocate for regional-center clients with developmental disabilities
  • Provide guidance and information on a broad range of legal matters
  • Represent clients in administrative proceedings involving education, public benefits, and regional-center eligibility and services
  • Use impact-advocacy strategies to address systemic barriers
  • Build partnerships with government agencies, community organizations, and other local stakeholders
  • Investigate complaints concerning the violation, withholding, or denial of rights and coordinate and report findings
  • Directly supervise one advocate
  • Create and execute focused outreach plans
  • Establish relationships with local community-based organizations
  • Design and deliver outreach, educational programs, and training for clients, families, community groups, and other audiences
  • Work under a supervising attorney while collaborating with OCRA advocates and attorneys
  • Conduct three monthly office hours at Golden Gate Regional Center sites in San Francisco, San Mateo, and San Rafael
  • Complete other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree
  • At least two years of experience advocating for people with developmental disabilities; regional-center services, special education, Social Security, or work with vulnerable people or communities may qualify through paid or volunteer experience
  • Ability to research and analyze relevant legal authority
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for explaining complex legal questions and issues to the general public
  • Experience working with people with disabilities or demonstrated sensitivity to their needs
  • Experience working with or demonstrated sensitivity to ethnically or linguistically distinct communities
  • For CRA 2 placement, admission to the California State Bar or eligibility to practice through California’s Registered Legal Services Attorney Program; RLSA-eligible hires must gain California State Bar admission within five years
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for work, generally up to 10% of the time
  • Ability to provide personal transportation to work-related meetings, training sessions, and community events
  • Ability to lift or move loads weighing up to 10 pounds
  • Ability to communicate consistently and effectively through online platforms and email
  • Resume and cover letter required

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
  • Health coverage with HMO options
  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent-care, and commuter expenses
  • Health reimbursement accounts for certain HMO plans
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Teladoc access
  • Vacation, sick/self-care leave, and holidays, including the final week of December
  • Employer eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Hybrid schedule allowing remote work up to three days per week

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