Tallahassee, Florida, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Gainesville, United States (Remote) · Posted 30 days ago
$90k–$110k / yr
Job Function Special Education Attorney
Job Type Full-Time
Min Education Esq.
Min Experience 5-7 Years
Required Travel 10-25%
Salary $90,500.00 - $110,000.00
Salary - Type Yearly Salary

About this role

MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE

 Want your legal career to create meaningful change? Join Disability Rights Florida and use your legal skills to protect the rights, dignity, independence, and opportunities of people with disabilities across Florida.

 This is more than a legal job.  It is an opportunity to advocate for people who need a strong voice, represent clients in matters that directly affect their lives, and contribute to systemic improvements that can impact entire communities.

 WHY JOIN US?

         Your work directly contributes to a statewide mission.

        Work alongside passionate attorneys, advocates, investigators, and professionals.

        Building meaningful litigation, advocacy, research, and client-representation experience.

        Enjoy flexible work options, including fully remote work for eligible Florida residents.

        Grow professionally while making a measurable difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

 WHAT WE OFFER 

        Paid vacation, sick leave, personal holidays, and generous paid holidays

        Employer-contributed medical, dental, and vision insurance

        401(k) with an impressive employer contribution/match

        Life & AD&D Insurance

        Short-long-term disability insurance

        Additional Voluntary Benefits

        Potential eligibility for Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

 YOUR IMPACT

This job posting is for a Managing Attorney to protect and advocate for the civil rights of individuals with disabilities in institutional settings, the community, and students in Florida’s public schools. Your work may address:

  • Assist the Team Director in managing attorney and non-attorney staff and overseeing the team’s work.
  • Responsible for delivery of legal services provided by Disability Rights Florida including legal supervision of the work of assigned advocate/investigators and other non-attorney staff.
  • Provide legal representation in a variety of forums to clients and the organization.
  • Appear in administrative hearings, state and federal court, state agency and legislative meetings in addition to providing advocacy, education, outreach and other services related to disability issues. 

Key Requirements

  • WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • At least 5 years of experience as an attorney, with preference given to work in civil rights areas, and especially in education.
  • Experience supervising attorney and non-attorney legal staff.
Job ID: 86181583

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