Attorney - SSI Practice Team
Quick answer
Bay Area Legal Aid is hiring a mid-level attorney to address legal needs of low-income individuals in Alameda County, CA, focusing on Social Security disability benefits, SSI, and CAPI, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Role
- Attorney - SSI Practice Team
- Organization
- Bay Area Legal Aid
- Location
- Alameda County, CA
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $75,057 - $112,584 (advocates waiting to pass the bar) or $83,948 - $138,127 (barred attorney)
- Category
- Legal
The role
Bay Area Legal Aid seeks an attorney to address legal needs of low-income individuals, focusing on Social Security disability benefits, SSI, and CAPI in Alameda County, CA.
What you'll do
- Advocate for the diverse legal needs of low-income communities
- Provide direct legal services to clients, including Social Security disability benefits, SSI, and CAPI
- Represent clients in administrative hearings
- Identify and engage in broader advocacy strategies
- Provide workshops and technical assistance to community partners
- Engage with public-private partnerships
What it takes
- Member of CA Bar in good standing or admitted to practice in another state
- Commitment to public interest and social justice advocacy
- Experience with public benefits programs
- Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills
- Strong oral advocacy skills
- Experience providing direct legal services to low-income clients
What you'll bring
How we treat you
100% employer covered medical, dental, and life insurance; BayLegal student debt reimbursement program; long term disability insurance; employee assistance program; wage differentials for multi-lingual employees; dependent childcare employer contribution program; employer paid CA Bar license fees; 401k retirement plan with BayLegal contribution following first year; generous paid leave policy
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Alameda County, CA, with a hybrid work option.
What is the compensation?
The compensation range is $75,057 - $112,584 (advocates waiting to pass the bar) or $83,948 - $138,127 (barred attorney).
What are the key qualifications?
Key qualifications include experience with public benefits programs, excellent writing and oral advocacy skills, and a commitment to public interest and social justice advocacy.
How do I apply?
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Is the position remote?
The position is hybrid, with on-site work required at least three days per week.
How to apply
Apply directly on Bay Area Legal Aid's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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