Staff Attorney 2
Disability Rights CaliforniaHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- Juris Doctor degree (JD) and admitted to the California State Bar or qualified registered legal services attorney, plus five (5) full years of legal experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to working with people with disabilities and low-income clients.
- Fluency in Spanish or an Asian language; or ability to communicate using American Sign Language.
- Experience with extensive contacts in ethnic or language distinct communities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $80k–$118k based on experience.
- Generous benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
We are the largest disability advocacy agency in the nation, with 275 staff members. The Board of Directors, all of whom are now appointed by existing board members, reflect the diverse constituency of the agency and the ethnic and language community of California. Vision Statement We envision a barrier-free, inclusive, diverse world that values each individual and their voice. In this world, all people with disabilities enjoy the power of equal rights and opportunities, dignity, choice, independence and freedom from abuse, neglect and discrimination. Disability Rights California works to bring about fairness and justice for people with disabilities. To reach those goals of fairness and justice, we may: 1. File lawsuits on behalf of individuals or groups 2. Investigate charges of abuse and neglect 3. Build peer/self advocacy groups 4. Forge community partnerships 5. Advocate for change in laws, regulations, and public policy 6. Provide information to those who may not know about their rights