Senior Attorney - Policy

Overview

Description (Full-time)

Healthcare/Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Practice Group. The Senior Attorney will lead policy and legislative advocacy for the group and be a member of the Disability Rights California (DRC) Legal Advocacy Unit Policy Attorney Team working with the Public Policy Unit. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in policy and legislative advocacy and possess in-depth knowledge of California’s Medi-Cal program.

Locations
:
Sacramento, Oakland, San Diego, Los Angeles, Fresno, Ontario or Remote in California

Salary
: $89,434.80 – $ annually (depending on experience). We base salary and position offers on experience and an internal equity analysis.

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 language fluency up to $250 per month after passing a test.

Final date to receive applications
:
Open until filled. Applications should be received by February 6, 2026 to be considered for the first round of interviews.

Disability Rights California (DRC) is a statewide, non-profit legal organization dedicated to advancing the rights of Californians with disabilities. DRC works to achieve equal access to services for people with disabilities through individual and impact litigation, state and federal policy and regulatory advocacy, and community education and training.

Healthcare/Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Practice Group (Health PG) focuses on improving access to healthcare and home and community-based services through Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid Program). We work to ensure people with disabilities have access to essential health care services and a full range of community-based long-term services and supports necessary to allow community living and avoid institutionalization, consistent with the Olmstead decision.

The Health PG uses direct representation, policy advocacy, and impact litigation to achieve these goals. Areas of focus include access to HCBS and Medi-Cal (including In-Home Supportive Services and Medi-Cal Waivers), enforcement of EPSDT protections for children and young adults under 21, and access to services including private duty nursing and durable medical equipment through the California Children’s Services (CCS) program.

We also focus on Olmstead litigation and advocacy.

Senior Attorney – Policy

The Healthcare/HCBS Practice Group seeks a Senior Attorney who will lead Policy and Legislative Advocacy for the group. The Senior Attorney-Policy will be a member of the DRC Legal Advocacy Unit Policy Attorney Team and will work closely with the Public Policy Unit. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in policy and legislative advocacy and possess in-depth knowledge of California’s Medi-Cal program.

Core responsibilities include:

• Develop, lead, and participate in policy advocacy at the state and federal level, including commenting on and drafting legislation and regulations, and participating in stakeholder work groups or committees.
• 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 DRC 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.

May directly supervise one or more attorneys or advocacy staff on the Health PG and shall carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency’s policies and applicable laws. Supervisors interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; regularly evaluate performance and provide ongoing feedback; work with HR to take correction actions when needed; address complaints and resolve problems.

SENIOR ATTORNEY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree plus seven years…