Senior Attorney - Policy

Overview

This full-time Senior Attorney position is with a statewide nonprofit legal organization dedicated to advancing the rights of Californians with disabilities. The role is part of the Healthcare/Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Practice Group, which focuses on improving access to healthcare and community-based long-term services through California's Medi-Cal program. The position can be based in Sacramento, Oakland, San Diego, Los Angeles, Fresno, Ontario, or remotely within California.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in policy advocacy at state and federal levels, including drafting legislation and regulations and engaging in stakeholder workgroups or committees.
• Supervise and mentor attorneys, fellows, and interns as assigned.
• Prepare or coordinate training materials, publications, reports, and presentations related to legal work.
• Provide technical assistance and substantive training to staff on complex Healthcare/HCBS issues.
• Collaborate with other agencies and organizations to address systemic issues affecting access to Medi-Cal and HCBS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May directly supervise one or more attorneys or advocacy staff within the HCBS Practice Group.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, providing feedback, addressing complaints, and resolving problems in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and at least seven years of legal practice.
• Demonstrated expertise in Medicaid and healthcare law.
• At least four years of experience in one or more of the following: administrative hearings representation, policy advocacy, or civil litigation.
• Strong advocacy skills including research, writing, analysis, and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Membership in the California State Bar or eligibility to practice under the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish, an Asian language, or American Sign Language.
• Experience with or extensive contacts in ethnic or language-distinct communities.
• Experience working with people with disabilities and/or multi-ethnic communities.

Travel

• Occasional travel required for meetings, trainings, or outreach activities.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in office or home environments and various field settings such as courthouses, healthcare facilities, community agencies, or outpatient settings.
• Frequent sitting and communication with others.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $89,434.80 to $130,958.10 annually, based on experience and internal equity analysis.
• Benefits include an 8% 401(k) match, a Loan Repayment Assistance Program paying up to $300/month depending on salary and debt, and a language differential of up to $250/month after passing a language proficiency test.

Application

• Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
• To be considered for the first round of interviews, applications should be received by February 6, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. It provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).