Senior Disability Rights Attorney (Remote CA)

SJCL; California; Remote; USD 89,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

LRAP program (debt repayment)

Language differential

Health and dental benefits

Vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Disability Rights California is seeking a Senior Attorney to lead and mentor a team focused on challenging discrimination against people with disabilities and expanding access to housing and services. The role works under the Managing Attorney and across a large statewide practice group.

Responsibilities include guiding advocacy projects, conducting impact litigation, and collaborating with attorneys, advocates, and social workers to meet grant requirements while advancing civil rights in

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the California State Bar.
• Minimum seven (7) years of legal experience; or six years if internal candidate.
• Four (4) years of successful results in litigation (class actions, complex litigation, appeals).
• Experience in areas affecting rights of people with disabilities (FEHA, ADA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and collaborate on advocacy initiatives.
• Develop impact litigation and community advocacy strategies.
• Work with DR C attorneys, advocates, and social workers to advance housing access for people with disabilities.

Skills

Advocacy

Litigation

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Race equity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

Disability Rights California is seeking a Senior Attorney to lead and mentor a team focused on challenging discrimination against people with disabilities and expanding access to housing and services. The role works under the Managing Attorney and across a large statewide practice group.

Responsibilities include guiding advocacy projects, conducting impact litigation, and collaborating with attorneys, advocates, and social workers to meet grant requirements while advancing civil rights in