Remote Disability Rights Staff Attorney

Disability Rights New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability Rights New York (DRNY) is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal services, individual and systemic representation, and litigation. The Staff Attorney will report to the PAIMI program initially and potentially other programs, with the position expected to last up to one year.

The role involves investigating abuse/neglect, monitoring providers, and collaborating with professionals to address systemic issues. Travel across NY State may be required.

Qualifications

• Be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar or eligible to waive in from another jurisdiction, or be eligible to become a member within a reasonable time after beginning employment, and maintain such standing throughout employment with DRNY.
• Have 0-5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to public interest law.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Multilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal, administrative, and other appropriate means of representation, including individual and systemic representation, to people with disabilities to ensure the protection of the rights of individuals with disabilities.
• Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect and draft investigative reports.
• Monitor service providers for abuse, neglect, and compliance with federal and state laws and draft monitoring reports.
• Analyze new and existing cases as well as other matters to determine if they present systemic issues which may be appropriate for DRNY to address, and, with the Program Director, formulate strategies for their prevention, reduction, or elimination.
• Act in accordance with identified Priorities and Goals of the Program.
• Consult with professionals such as attorneys, physicians, psychologists, therapists, educators, and others to identify options and barriers for individuals and groups.
• Lead and support DRNY projects, project teams, and initiatives that foster self-determination and self-advocacy, and coalition building.
• Lead and participate in task forces, coalitions, and committees as assigned, as well as conduct training and outreach activities.
• Maintain accurate, confidential files.
• Assist in preparing reports to funding sources.
• Maintain accurate time records and client records, including accurate use of the client tracking database for DRNY to meet its programmatic and fiscal responsibilities, and to obtain prevailing party attorney fees when appropriate.
• Timely open and close case files regarding client matters.
• Participate in committees, task forces, and other organization-wide groups.
• May be asked to provide multilingual client support.
• Travel throughout New York State and outside of New York State as necessary to perform assigned job tasks.
• Perform related tasks consistent with skills, abilities, and general responsibilities as required to support DRNY; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public interest commitment

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multilingual preferred

Education

Member NY Bar

Bar admission transfer eligibility

Job description

Disability Rights New York (DRNY) is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal services, individual and systemic representation, and litigation. The Staff Attorney will report to the PAIMI program initially and potentially other programs, with the position expected to last up to one year.

The role involves investigating abuse/neglect, monitoring providers, and collaborating with professionals to address systemic issues. Travel across NY State may be required.