Attorney Civil Rights

Disability Rights Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability Rights Michigan in Lansing seeks a full-time attorney for a five-year, grant-funded position focused on Medicaid litigation and advocacy. You will represent individuals in state and federal courts and during Medicaid-related proceedings, including complex class actions and hearings.

The office is in Lansing with hybrid flexibility. Candidates must have a JD and Michigan admission, with at least three years of relevant litigation experience; administrative hearing experience is highly

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Michigan.
• Minimum three years of relevant litigation experience, ideally in complex or Medicaid/ADA contexts.
• Administrative hearing experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct representation in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings on Medicaid matters.
• Develop impact litigation and advocacy strategies and set internal priorities.
• Collaborate with DRM staff and outside counsel on cases and policy initiatives.
• Comply with professional requirements and DRM policies, including case management.

Skills

Litigation experience

Medicaid/ADA litigation

Administrative hearings

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney. This is a five-year position, funded by grants from the State Bar Foundation and a private donor, to focus on Medicaid litigation and advocacy. The position may be extended beyond five years if funding permits.

Office is located in Lansing, but position is hybrid with flexibility.

Job Summary

Provide direct representation to individuals with disabilities in courts (state and federal) and administrative proceedings in matters concerning Medicaid coverage and services. Representation includes, but is not limited to, complex Medicaid litigation (including class actions) and Medicaid Fair Hearings.

Highlights of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represents clients and classes of clients who are eligible for DRM services as set forth above.
• Assist in developing impact litigation and advocacy strategies, as well as internal litigation and advocacy priorities.
• Collaborate with DRM staff and outside counsel in carrying out ## 1 and 2.
• Comply with all applicable professional requirements and internal policies, including DRM case management requirements.
• Provide support to DRM staff and outside individuals and organizations on issues relating to DRM's work.
• Design and lead trainings on request.
• Assist with reporting and similar agency obligations as needed.
• Represent the perspective of DRM and people with disabilities on task forces, policy groups, coalitions and similar bodies.
• Regularly attend team and agency-wide staff meetings in office, virtually, or off-site as required.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law and be admitted to practice law in Michigan. Minimum three years’ relevant litigation experience, ideally involving complex litigation, 1983 litigation, Medicaid Act litigation, and/or ADA litigation. Administrative hearing experience is highly desired.

Salary Range

Minimum experience: $73,000-$82,000 (Staff Attorney)
Significant experience: $85,000-$105,000 (Senior Attorney)

Attorneys with significant legal experience or extensive disability law experience may be hired above the ranges.

Company Description

The mission of Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) is to advocate and protect the legal rights of people with disabilities.

Visit www.drmich.org for further information

Company Description

The mission of Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) is to advocate and protect the legal rights of people with disabilities.
Visit www.drmich.org for further information