Temporary Economic Justice Attorney - SSI

BayLegal is seeking a Temporary Economic Justice Attorney to represent clients in Social Security disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income, and California Assistance Program for Immigrants claims and appeals. The position requires regular outreach at city shelters and travel in the city/county to best serve our clients.

Requirements

• Member of CA Bar in good standing or 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.
• Commitment to complying with all California Rules of Professional Conduct, BayLegal funding requirements, and firm standards, policies, and practices.
• Current proficiency, and ability to improve proficiency, in technological equipment, hardware, and software necessary to perform duties of the position.
• Humility in working with colleagues and clients, and individuals of all identities, experiences, and perspectives
• Commitment and desire to work with low-income and unhoused individuals.
• Willingness to travel to and meet clients in the community at homeless shelters, SROs, jail, and other locations where clients are at.
• Experience representing clients with government benefits programs, especially Social Security disability/SSI benefits, preferred.
• Ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills, with ability to be detail oriented.
• Strong oral advocacy skills; thoughtful and attentive to client communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team.
• Sense of humor, curious and self-directed.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave