Contract Attorney - Litigation Counsel
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Job Description
Equitable and Inclusive Hiring at Disability Rights California (DRC)
At Disability Rights California (DRC) we are committed to creating an equitable accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. Below weve outlined important details to ensure you feel fully supported throughout the hiring process.
Examples of reasonable accommodations include:
- American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
- Alternative formats for interview materials (e.g. large print Braille digital files)
- Interview questions provided prior to the interview
- Extended interview time
- A quiet or distractionfree interview setting
- Adjustments to the interview format for accessibility (e.g. pinning participants)
- Assistance with reading or notetaking during interviews
If you require an accommodation due to a disability to complete this application OR you are experiencing issues submitting your application and accompanying materials please email: . Please note resume and cover letter are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
People with disabilities people of color people in all protected classes and formerly incarcerated people are encouraged to apply. Make a difference! We fight for the rights of people that have disabilities.... JOIN US!
LOCATION:
Remote (California) Los Angeles Berkeley San Diego or Sacramento
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Contract FullTime
SALARY RANGE:
$58.00 $85.00 per hour; up to 37.5 hours per week
We base salary offers on program budget experience and an internal equity analysis. Therefore our offers are firm.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open until filled. Applications should be received by June 6 2025 to be considered for the first round of interviews. Resume and cover letter are reviewed and required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
WHO WE ARE
Disability Rights California (DRC) defends advances and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.
DRC works for a world where all disabled people have power and are treated with dignity and respect. In this world people with disabilities are supported valued included in their communities afforded the same opportunities as people without disabilities and make their own decisions.
DRC values all forms of human diversity. We are committed to a culture of belonging where all people are welcome. In order to be effective advocates for all people with disabilities we must address discrimination in all its forms including the unique challenges faced by people who experience the intersection of multiple systems of discrimination.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Disability Rights California is a statewide public interest law firm. We advocate for people with disabilities living in California by addressing systemic discrimination and acknowledging the unique challenges created by intersecting types of discrimination.
DRC seeks innovative and experienced leaders and litigators to serve as Litigation Counsel in our Legal Advocacy Unit (LAU). As part of our systemic litigation group Litigation Counsel are passionate about achieving impactful change and work closely with selected litigation teams to provide guidance connection and strategic direction.
DRCs Litigation Counsel ensure the excellence of the LAUs legal work. They lead and mentor LAU attorneys on multiple advocacy efforts including federal and state court litigation and administrative hearings. Litigation Counsel identify complex legal and policy challenges carry out necessary law reform activities and offer technical assistance to and collaborate with other legal services and/or communitybased organizations. They also provide litigationrelated skills training to LAU staff.
Our Litigation Counsel are dynamic skilled leaders engaged in guiding litigation and developing strategies to enforce civil rights and antidiscrimination laws.
Litigation Counsel partner with each other and other DRC staff to ensure that DRC simultaneously (1) provides strategic holistic and coordinated advocacy services; and (2) maintains a significant and impactfocused litigation docket.
Although initially a contract position this position will be reevaluated for possible fulltime employment after six months from the initial contract date.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
DRC provides reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their employment. Working closely with the Litigation Counsel Team essential functions of this position include the ability to:
Litigation and Advocacy Leadership
Identify and pursue novel and/or systemic impact litigation and policy advocacy addressing intersectional issues;
Develop and manage an appropriate litigation docket;
Recognize and implement major policy advocacy as necessary;
Guide teams in targeted representation complex litigation appellate work and/or major policy advocacy;
Provide technical assistance and skillsbased training to LAU staff;
Monitor cutting edge legal issues that affect the disability community;
Mentor and support LAU staff on litigation or advocacy projects; and
Establish best practices for litigation and advocacy within DRCs LAU.
Administrative/Management
Participate as a member of DRCs legal management and systemic litigation teams to help develop and advance the LAUs strategic direction;
Collaborate with other Litigation Counsel to fulfill various administrative and litigationrelated responsibilities; and
Coreview and approve requests to commence new litigation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
(Applicants MUST meet EACH of the minimum qualifications to be considered for an interview.)
Member of the California State Bar;
Eight years of practicing substantial civil litigation or if experienced in clerkships or criminal defense practice at least six years practice in civil litigation;
Experience in mentoring or supervising attorneys;
Experience representing clients with disabilities;
Experience identifying and addressing clients intersectional needs; and
Knowledge of laws rights and services that pertain to the representation of persons with disabilities.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(Applicants DO NOT have to meet any of the Desirable Qualifications to be considered for an interview.)
Experience litigating and enforcing civil rights and/or antidiscrimination laws including disability rights and/or racebased inequities;
Familiarity with the disability rights movement and the disability community;
Ability to develop impact strategies and identify structural discrimination;
Client representation in ethnic or languagedistinct LGBTQIA or unhoused communities; and
Knowledge about Medicare programs housing or education laws.
BILINGUAL ABILITY:
Proficiency in American Sign Language Spanish or Asian language(s) desired but not required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel to various DRC offices courts trainings and other limited events.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The following describes general working conditions and requirements of the job which can be performed with or without disabilityrelated reasonable accommodations.
Duties are performed in office and home environments and the field in a wide range of settings including courthouses congregate care or other institutional settings and community agencies.
Duties frequently require sitting and communicating with others.
Must be able to transport oneself to workrelated meetings hearings facilities and settings where clients live.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
