Staff Attorney I - Disability Rights Advocate (Hybrid)

Disability Rights California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% 401K match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Disability Rights California (DRC) is seeking Staff Attorneys 1 or 2 to advocate for students with disabilities and to develop litigation skills in impact cases. The role supports due process hearings, state complaints, and policy advocacy with underserved communities.

Applicants should have a JD with 1–2 years (Staff Attorney 1) or 5+ years (Staff Attorney 2) of legal experience, and an understanding of cultural competency and intersectional issues. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Must meet each minimum qualification to be considered for an interview.
• Awareness of cultural competency and intersectional issues.
• Ability to research and analyze legal authority.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions.
• Desirable: fluency in Spanish or an Asian language; ASL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participating in impact litigation.
• Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and judicial/administrative proceedings.
• Participating in public policy activities including drafting of legislation and regulations.
• Engaging in community-based advocacy, outreach, and training for disability communities.

Skills

Cultural competency awareness

Legal analysis & research

Analytical problem solving

Spanish/Asian language capability (des

Education

Juris Doctor degree (JD) with 1–2 years experience

Juris Doctor degree (JD) with 5+ years experience

Job description

Disability Rights California (DRC) is seeking Staff Attorneys 1 or 2 to advocate for students with disabilities and to develop litigation skills in impact cases. The role supports due process hearings, state complaints, and policy advocacy with underserved communities.

Applicants should have a JD with 1–2 years (Staff Attorney 1) or 5+ years (Staff Attorney 2) of legal experience, and an understanding of cultural competency and intersectional issues. Travel up to 25% may be required.