Staff Attorney I

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Staff Attorney I
The candidate works under the direct supervision of the Mental Health Practice Group Supervising Attorney or Associate Managing Attorney and in collaboration with other **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. attorneys and advocates in legal, advocacy, and outreach efforts. Provide information and short-term assistance to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. clients. Represent clients in negotiations, mediations and judicial and administrative proceedings. Participate in impact litigation. Participate in public policy activities including, but not limited to, the reviewing and drafting of legislation and regulations. Engage in community-based advocacy, outreach, and training to disability communities and organizations, particularly to underserved communities. Prepare training materials, publications, reports and special projects. Assist with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. organizational development and planning, including the planning and development of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s Advocacy Services Plan, and participate in statewide and regional teams, usually including two substantive Workgroups. Supervise and mentor law clerks and other staff as assigned. And other duties as assigned. J.D. Degree is essential. Should have California State Bar membership; or eligible to practice under the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program (admitted to practice in another state and eligible to practice in California for 3+ years under the California State Bar rules for the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program, and required admittance to the California Bar within 3+ years.) Experience working with or sensitivity to individuals with disabilities is essential. Should have experience working with or sensitivity to individuals from ethnic or language distinct communities. Should preferably have knowledge of laws, rights, and services as they pertain to people with disabilities, and/or direct representation of people with disabilities. Experience in client representation, particularly in public interest and civil rights law that would support the needs of the clients served by the specific practice group (Non-Discrimination, Youth, Mental Health, Lanterman, Health and Long-Term Support Services) is an asset.

Application deadline: December 23, 2016.

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