Health & Economic Security Program Temporary Staff Attorney

East Bay Community Law Center • Berkeley, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) is seeking a Temporary Staff Attorney for its Health & Economic Security Program. This role provides critical legal services to Alameda County residents facing health challenges due to poverty, debt, unsafe living conditions, homelessness, and inadequate healthcare. The program offers holistic legal services through medical-legal and community partnerships. The Temporary Staff Attorney will focus on appeals of denied or terminated disability and public benefit programs, legal matters related to healthcare, and pre-litigation housing issues for individuals living with HIV. The position also involves supervising and training law students, including through the Name and Gender Change Workshop at UC Berkeley School of Law.

Requirements

• J.D. required
• Member of the California State Bar in good standing or scheduled to take the California bar exam in Summer of 2026
• Demonstrated commitment to racial and disability justice, serving LGBTQ+ communities, and people living with HIV/AIDS
• Experience providing client-centered services
• Excellent time management, priority-setting, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to partner and work effectively with a diverse range of people, including but not limited to clients, service providers, medical partner staff, judges and other government employees, community partners, elected officials

Nice To Haves

• Administrative law experience, particularly in public benefits and health law
• Spanish language fluency is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Work on a holistic-oriented legal team providing direct representation, screening, and outreach to low-income communities and community providers in the East Bay
• Provide full and limited scope representation, as well as advice and referrals on a caseload comprised of, but not limited to, Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, In-Home Support Services, CalFresh, General Assistance, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, Medicare, State Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Unemployment Insurance, Name and Gender Markers, Power of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, simple Wills and pre-litigation housing matters
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, including drafting pre-hearing briefs
• Collaborate with internal and external service providers to link clients with housing, education, public benefits, and other social service resources
• Manage client documents and files, including reading, analyzing and organizing case-related, time-sensitive records, and assessing conflicts
• Maintain accurate and detailed records concerning client services in accordance with EBCLC policies and funding requirements
• Attend any relevant meetings or trainings for purposes of enhancing knowledge
• Staff community clinics as needed
• Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Fully paid health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid leave policy including 27 paid holidays, sick time, and 20 vacation days accrued per year
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified health, dependent care, and commute expenditures
• Retirement options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree