Disability Rights Attorney — Public Interest Litigation (FL)

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Legal Counsel in Gainesville, Florida seeks a Disability Rights Attorney to represent people with disabilities in advocacy and litigation across the state, focusing on constitutional and statutory rights, special education, disability discrimination, and Medicaid denial appeals.

The attorney will litigate cases in Florida federal and state courts and administrative hearings, provide training and outreach, and collaborate with pro bono and public interest partners to advance justice for

Qualifications

• Experience litigating disability rights cases.
• Knowledge of education law and civil rights.
• Ability to represent low-income clients.

Responsibilities

• Litigate in federal and state courts and administrative hearings.
• Represent low-income clients in education, health, and discrimination matters.
• Provide training and outreach to communities.
• Collaborate with pro bono and legal aid partners.

Skills

Litigation

Disability rights

Advocacy

Education law

Job description

Southern Legal Counsel in Gainesville, Florida seeks a Disability Rights Attorney to represent people with disabilities in advocacy and litigation across the state, focusing on constitutional and statutory rights, special education, disability discrimination, and Medicaid denial appeals.

The attorney will litigate cases in Florida federal and state courts and administrative hearings, provide training and outreach, and collaborate with pro bono and public interest partners to advance justice for