Homeless Action Center - Staff Attorney

  • 17 May 2018 4:46 PM
    Message # 6241174
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Homeless Action Center (HAC) is a community-based legal services program founded in 1990 to provide legal services to homeless people in Alameda County. Over time, HAC’s specialty became public benefits advocacy, with a focus on Social Security disability benefits. The process of qualifying for disability benefits can be lengthy and difficult. Employing a client-centered focus and harm reduction principles, Staff Attorneys work closely with other legal services programs and social services programs to assist clients in meeting their emergency and longer-term needs during this process. HAC represents over 2,000 clients at a time. Please refer to www.homelessactioncenter.org

    HAC is seeking Staff Attorneys. The Staff Attorneys will primarily represent clients in applications and appeals for SSI/Social Security Disability benefits and Medi-Cal. 

    Duties include but are not limited to the following: 

    DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES 

     Represent forty clients in all stages of the application process for Social Security disability benefits, including initial, reconsideration, administrative hearings, the SSA appeals council, and federal district court. 

     SSI/SSDI/Medi-Cal representation generally includes the following duties: receive client referrals; contact potential clients; interview clients and complete applications, appeal forms, authorized representative forms, retainer agreements, and medical releases; obtain and document protective filing dates; obtain and summarize medical records and other evidence; correspond with clients’ physicians and other treatment providers; arrange medical assessments and transportation to medical appointments; submit information electronically; collaborate with SSA and DDS via phone, email, fax and mail; develop legal arguments and write persuasive letters; and maintain regular contact with clients. 

     Should the case proceed to the hearing level, the attorney will represent the client at an Administrative Hearing, which includes drafting a pre-hearing brief, giving an opening statement, answering questions from the judge, conducting a direct exam of the client, and cross examining medical and vocational experts. 

     Post hearing, attorneys may file for Appeals Council review, and possibly District Court review. 

     Assist clients with other issues related to disability benefits, like overpayments, payee issues, and employment issues. 

     Help clients apply for and retain other public benefits, like General Assistance and Food Stamps. 

     Provide legal advice, brief services and referrals to callers and walk-in clients. 

    GENERAL OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES 

     Greet and assist drop-in clients. 

     Perform periodic “on duty” shifts, which includes answering the office phone and providing brief services. 

     Attend monthly staff meetings and all-staff trainings. 

     Attend regular case reviews with managing attorneys. 

     Assist in office cleaning. 

     Enter case data into agency case management software (Prevail). 

     Track time and complete monthly timesheets. 

    TO APPLY: 

    Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references as a single attachment to the hiring committee, at Recruitment@homelessactioncenter.org by May 31, 2018. HAC is committed to equity in hiring. We encourage people of color, people who identify as LGBTQIA, and members of other minority groups to apply. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted. No phone calls please. 

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    Last modified: 17 May 2018 5:39 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

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