Senior Attorney Remote Equal Access & Housing Leader

Disability Rights California; California; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability Rights California (DRC) is seeking a Senior Attorney for the Equal Access and Housing Practice Group. This role leads and mentors in advocacy initiatives aimed at eliminating discrimination against people with disabilities and expanding housing access, while ensuring compliance with federal and state grant requirements.

The Senior Attorney reports to the Managing Attorney and collaborates with other DRC attorneys, advocates, and social workers.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree (JD) and admitted to the California State Bar.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience practicing law (or six years for internal candidates who have worked at DRC for two continuous years).
• Four (4) years of successful results in litigation – including class actions, complex litigation, appeals, administrative proceedings, writs, or single plaintiff/single defendant lawsuits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and participate in litigation independently, including class actions, complex litigation, and appeals.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks with rigorous attention to detail and professional ethics.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, administrative proceedings, and judicial proceedings.
• Supervise and mentor attorneys, advocates, fellows, clerks, and interns/externs as assigned.
• Prepare or coordinate training materials, reports, or publications and present legal work as needed.
• Provide technical assistance and substantive training to staff and participate in staff development.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to California State Bar

Job description

Disability Rights California (DRC) is seeking a Senior Attorney for the Equal Access and Housing Practice Group. This role leads and mentors in advocacy initiatives aimed at eliminating discrimination against people with disabilities and expanding housing access, while ensuring compliance with federal and state grant requirements.

The Senior Attorney reports to the Managing Attorney and collaborates with other DRC attorneys, advocates, and social workers.