Attorney
Quick answer
Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal) is hiring a hybrid Attorney in Oakland, CA, with a salary of $80,719-$132,815 to provide legal services and advocacy for healthcare access in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Role
- Attorney
- Organization
- Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal)
- Location
- Oakland, CA (Remote/Hybrid)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $80,719-$132,815
- Category
- Legal
The role
Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal) is seeking an attorney for their Health Consumer Center team. The role involves providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families in the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically focusing on healthcare access issues. The attorney will work on a hotline, provide community advocacy, and represent clients in administrative hearings.
What you'll do
- Represent individuals in administrative hearings and grievance proceedings related to healthcare services.
- Answer calls on a health legal advice hotline to provide immediate assistance.
- Provide workshops and technical assistance to community partners regarding health access issues.
- Engege with public-private partnerships to address barriers facing the client community.
- Identify and employ impact advocacy strategies for vulnerable populations.
- Perform other tasks that support BayLegal's mission as a non-profit.
What it takes
- Member of CA Bar or eligible under Registered Legal Services Attorney Program.
- Commitment to public interest law and social justice advocacy.
- Knowledge of Medicare, Covered California, Medi-Cal, and related programs.
- Fluency in one or more additional languages (Spanish, Tagalog, Korean, etc.) preferred.
- Strong writing, editing, and skills for managing multiple projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team and solve problems proactively.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
100% employer covered medical, dental, and life insurance; student debt reimbursement; long term disability; employee assistance program; wage differentials for multilingual employees; dependent childcare contribution; paid CA Bar license fees; 401k retirement plan; 15 holidays; vacation time; floating holidays; sick leave; parental leave.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located and what is the work setup?
The position is based in Oakland, CA, but offers a hybrid/remote option for hotline workers who can commute to the office as needed.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary range for 2026 is $80,719-$132,815, with placement based on experience.
What are the key qualifications required for an attorney candidate?
Candidates should be members of the CA Bar or eligible under the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program, and have a commitment to social justice advocacy.
How can I apply for this position?
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the form is filled.
How to apply
Apply directly on Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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