Remote Staff Attorney - Disability Rights & Civil Justice

Disability Advocates Inc. dba Disability Rights Ne; City of Rochester (NY); Remote; USD 62,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

SEP IRA and 403(b) retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Disability Rights New York (DRNY) seeks a Staff Attorney for the PAIR program to provide individual and systemic civil rights litigation for people with disabilities. The role requires NY Bar membership and 3–8 years of litigation experience, with capacity to travel across New York and beyond as needed.

The Staff Attorney will handle investigations, reporting, and monitoring of service providers, while collaborating with professionals and DRNY teams to advance disability justice.

Qualifications

• Be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar or eligible to waive in from another jurisdiction, and maintain such standing throughout employment with DRNY;
• Must have 3-8 years of litigation experience;
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to public interest law;
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively as part of a team;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Relationship-building skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Outstanding professionalism and ethical judgment;
• Multilingual skills preferred;
• Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals;
• Must be a New York State resident; and
• Work and reside in New York State consistent with DRNY's policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services and engage in individual and systemic representation and litigation.
• Report to the PAIR program initially and different programs thereafter as needed.
• 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 cases to determine systemic issues and formulate strategies for prevention, reduction, or elimination;
• Act in accordance with identified Priorities and Goals of the Program;
• Consult with professionals to identify options and barriers for individuals;
• Lead and support DRNY projects, project teams, and initiatives that foster self-determination and coalition building;
• Lead and participate in committees and conduct training and outreach activities;
• Maintain accurate, confidential files;
• Assist in preparing reports to funding sources;
• Maintain time records and client records, including database use;
• Open and close case files in a timely manner;
• May provide multilingual client support;
• Travel throughout New York State and outside as necessary;
• Perform related tasks as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Multilingual skills preferred

Job description

Disability Rights New York (DRNY) seeks a Staff Attorney for the PAIR program to provide individual and systemic civil rights litigation for people with disabilities. The role requires NY Bar membership and 3–8 years of litigation experience, with capacity to travel across New York and beyond as needed.

The Staff Attorney will handle investigations, reporting, and monitoring of service providers, while collaborating with professionals and DRNY teams to advance disability justice.