Staff Attorney – Remote Disability Rights (FL)

100KCrossing; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Personal holidays

Employer medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

AD&D

Short/Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

Disability Rights Florida seeks two Staff Attorneys to handle healthcare, housing, and community access matters for individuals with disabilities. The roles involve providing legal representation in administrative hearings, state and federal courts, and legislative settings, along with education and outreach.

Experience litigating in civil rights contexts is preferred. Remote work is possible for Florida residents; travel across the state and a background check are required.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Florida Bar or pending admission within 6 months.
• Strong written and spoken English, with precise grammar and legal citation.
• Ability to supervise non-attorney staff and solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of management principles and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Sound professional judgment and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams with professionals from different fields.
• Proficiency with electronic legal research systems.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities, including institutional settings.
• Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office (Word, data reporting).
• Ability to travel throughout Florida, sometimes with short notice.
• Government clearance by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in administrative hearings, state and federal courts, and agency proceedings.
• Engage in advocacy, education, outreach, and other services related to disability issues.
• Appear at meetings with state agencies and legislators as needed.
• Provide individual and systemic advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities.
• Collaborate with team members to protect and advance rights of people with disabilities.

Skills

Florida Bar admission

English proficiency

Supervision of non-attorney staff

Management principles

Professional judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Electronic legal research

Disability experience

PC & MS Office

Travel availability

Government clearance

Job description

Disability Rights Florida seeks two Staff Attorneys to handle healthcare, housing, and community access matters for individuals with disabilities. The roles involve providing legal representation in administrative hearings, state and federal courts, and legislative settings, along with education and outreach.

Experience litigating in civil rights contexts is preferred. Remote work is possible for Florida residents; travel across the state and a background check are required.