Managing Attorney - Disability Rights Advocacy

Agnello & Rogers; Tallahassee, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

LRAP/PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Disability Rights Florida is hiring a Managing Attorney to lead civil rights advocacy for individuals with disabilities in Florida’s schools, institutions, and communities. You will supervise attorneys and investigators, oversee delivery of legal services, and represent clients in diverse forums.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years as an attorney, Florida Bar member, and strong skills in litigation, supervision, and legal research. Travel throughout Florida and collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as an attorney, with preference for civil rights in education.
• Florida Bar member.
• Knowledge of state and federal law and professional conduct rules.
• Significant civil rights litigation experience in state or federal courts.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel within Florida and meet deadlines.
• Government clearance by the U.S. OPM is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Director in managing attorney and non-attorney staff and overseeing the team’s work.
• Provide legal supervision of the work of assigned advocate/investigators and other non-attorney staff.
• Provide legal representation in various forums to clients and the organization.
• Appear in administrative hearings, state and federal court, state agency and legislative meetings, and engage in advocacy and outreach.

Skills

Experience supervising staff

Florida Bar member

Civil rights litigation experience

Legal supervision of staff

Ability to travel throughout Florida

Government security clearance

Strong legal research skills

English communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Electronic legal research systems

Job description

Disability Rights Florida is hiring a Managing Attorney to lead civil rights advocacy for individuals with disabilities in Florida’s schools, institutions, and communities. You will supervise attorneys and investigators, oversee delivery of legal services, and represent clients in diverse forums.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years as an attorney, Florida Bar member, and strong skills in litigation, supervision, and legal research. Travel throughout Florida and collaboration across teams are essential.