Remote Managing Attorney - Civil Rights Disability Advocacy

Nacba; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Disability Rights Florida is seeking a Managing Attorney to protect and advocate for the civil rights of people with disabilities in Florida’s schools, institutions, and communities. You will supervise attorneys and staff, oversee the delivery of legal services, and represent clients in diverse forums to advance individual rights and systemic change.

The role requires leadership, strong litigation experience, and a commitment to advocacy, education, outreach, and collaboration with a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of attorney experience; civil rights focus preferred.
• Member of the Florida Bar required.
• Knowledge of state and federal law, regulations, and professional conduct rules.
• Significant litigation experience in civil rights in state or federal courts; client contact and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Director in managing attorney and non-attorney staff.
• Provide legal supervision of assigned advocates/investigators and non-attorney staff; deliver legal services.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, state and federal courts, and legislative meetings.
• Engage in advocacy, education, outreach and other disability-related work.

Skills

Staff supervision

Civil rights law

Legal research

Legal writing

Education law

Tools

Electronic legal research systems

Job description

Disability Rights Florida is seeking a Managing Attorney to protect and advocate for the civil rights of people with disabilities in Florida’s schools, institutions, and communities. You will supervise attorneys and staff, oversee the delivery of legal services, and represent clients in diverse forums to advance individual rights and systemic change.

The role requires leadership, strong litigation experience, and a commitment to advocacy, education, outreach, and collaboration with a