Interim Disability & Health Justice Director — Remote

Legal Aid at Work; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Long-term disability and life保险

403(b) retirement plan

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Legal Aid at Work seeks an Interim Disability & Health Justice Program Director with a strong commitment to disability justice and workers’ rights. The role leads a cross-disciplinary team, guiding litigation, policy advocacy, and community education to defend workers with disabilities and advance health equity.

Ideal candidates bring extensive litigation experience, movement lawyering commitment, and the ability to manage multiple projects and supervise staff in a dynamic nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership required.
• Based in California with ability to travel within California and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the disability rights and health justice program with litigation and advocacy.
• Manage a docket including class actions and amicus work.
• Oversee staff attorneys, paralegals, and fellows; supervise budget and grants.
• Develop program strategy in partnership with senior leadership.
• Collaborate with community partners and across Program teams.
• Advance racial equity and movement lawyering in advocacy work.

Skills

Social justice leadership

Litigation strategy

Disability rights

Civil rights advocacy

Policy advocacy

Team supervision

Strategic planning

Collaboration across teams

Community outreach

Job description

Legal Aid at Work seeks an Interim Disability & Health Justice Program Director with a strong commitment to disability justice and workers’ rights. The role leads a cross-disciplinary team, guiding litigation, policy advocacy, and community education to defend workers with disabilities and advance health equity.

Ideal candidates bring extensive litigation experience, movement lawyering commitment, and the ability to manage multiple projects and supervise staff in a dynamic nonprofit setting.