Staff Attorney - Disability Rights Advocate (Remote/LA)

Disabilityrightsla; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) has an immediate opening for Staff Attorney to join our Legal Team in New Orleans. We seek a passionate advocate with a commitment to public interest law and disability rights.

The Staff Attorney provides legal advice, direct representation in court and administrative proceedings, and works on both individual and systemic disability rights cases. Applicants should have a JD, active Louisiana Bar, and a track record in civil rights advocacy; travel is required

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Louisiana State Bar license, in good standing.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and serving marginalized communities.
• One to five years of experience in public interest law and/or issues related to age or disability preferred.
• A commitment to enforcing and expanding the rights of people with disabilities across Louisiana through individual and systemic litigation.
• Strong analytical skills and a willingness to develop and implement litigation strategies to advance the law and address systemic problems.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with the ability to draft complex briefs, pleadings and motions.
• Experience conducting depositions and trial work preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish or other language preferred.
• Ability to travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of DRLA’s individual and systemic litigation.
• Provide legal advice and assistance, including direct representation in court and administrative proceedings, in accordance with DRLA’s priorities to individuals seeking assistance from the DRLA.
• Maintain an active caseload of representation on behalf of people with disabilities on disability-related civil rights issues in state and federal court.
• Stay current with relevant changes in state and federal law.
• Maintain continuing legal education requirements as required by the Louisiana Bar and attend trainings to maintain and improve or refine advocacy skills and substantive knowledge.
• Provide necessary direction and supervision for non-attorney legal advocates as needed.
• Provide input in the planning and evaluation of the legal work of the agency as requested.

Skills

Public interest law

Civil rights advocacy

Legal research & writing

Litigation strategy

Spanish language

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) has an immediate opening for Staff Attorney to join our Legal Team in New Orleans. We seek a passionate advocate with a commitment to public interest law and disability rights.

The Staff Attorney provides legal advice, direct representation in court and administrative proceedings, and works on both individual and systemic disability rights cases. Applicants should have a JD, active Louisiana Bar, and a track record in civil rights advocacy; travel is required