Civil Rights Attorney - Bar Association

Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney (37.5 hours). 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.

Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

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.

Interested candidates MUST submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Company Description

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

• Health insurance full family (pre-tax premium co-pay)
• Pre-tax FSA
• Vision
• Dental
• 403(b)
• PTO
• 16 paid holidays
• STD & LTD
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Qualifies for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program