Advocate 1 (Bilingual- ASL, Spanish, Asian Language)

• Receive and return calls from people requesting legal services, provide information and advice to clients, and interview clients to write case summaries and files.
• Review notices and records, prepare legal documents and advice letters, investigate factual issues, and research applicable law to determine appropriate assistance levels.
• Develop and implement case strategies, and conduct outreach education and training to clients and community groups.

This role directly empowers individuals with disabilities by providing critical legal information, advice, and representation, helping them navigate systems and assert their rights, thereby advancing disability rights and inclusion.

• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant experience in client contact, data collection, and oral presentation.
• Bilingual fluency in American Sign Language, Spanish, or an Asian language.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Salary range: $25.64 - $36.59 hourly ($50,000 - $71,358 annually). Excellent benefits include 8% 401K match, health (HMO), dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Teladoc, ample vacation, sick/self-care time, holidays (including last week in December), and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

Disability Rights California (DRC) defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities, working for a world where all disabled people have power and are treated with dignity and respect.