Director of Litigation

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🕒 March 27

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $143.1k - $209.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Disability Rights California

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1978

🤝 Non-profit

🤲 Charity

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Charity • Social Impact

Disability Rights California is a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 that aims to defend, advance, and strengthen the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities in California. As the largest disability rights organization in the United States, its primary mission is to ensure that Californians with disabilities can access their rights and services. Through a wealth of resources, advocacy, and legal support, Disability Rights California strives to make a significant impact on public policy and community awareness for disability rights.

📋 Description

• Provides leadership and direction for DRC’s litigation practice. • Guides and strengthens DRC’s overall litigation strategy. • Coordinates amicus strategies across DRC. • Represents DRC in the national network of disability Protection & Advocacy agencies’ litigation collaboration and activities. • Mentors and supports attorneys at all levels. • Manages DRC’s case docket and development of novel legal theories. • Oversees all work in compliance with professional, ethical, and program requirements.

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) or equivalent and membership in good standing with the California State Bar. • 15 years of experience litigating complex cases in State or Federal court. • 10 years of experience supervising or leading litigating attorneys with demonstrated results reflecting successful mentorship, coaching, and supervision. • Demonstrated skills and results as a litigator with substantive legal and practice expertise that earns the respect of their teams. • Effective interpersonal, communication, and teambuilding skills to build and maintain a positive and supportive working environment. • Expertise in one or more substantive areas of law DRC practices, including but not limited to civil rights, disability accessibility, and public benefits. • Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications including Microsoft Office, case management software, and Zoom.

🏖️ Benefits

• 8% Match – 401K • Health benefits (HMO options) • Additional Benefits: dental, vision, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and commuter) • Health Reimbursement Accounts for some HMO Plans • Pet Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Teladoc • Ample vacation • Sick / Self Care time • Holidays (including the last week in December) • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer