Senior Attorney – Equal Access and Housing

Disability Rights California

. Develop, lead, and participate in litigation independently with appropriate supervision, including class action lawsuits, complex litigation, and appeals .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $89,436 - $130,958 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation, particularly in class action lawsuits and complex litigation, while providing leadership and mentorship to legal staff. Strong advocacy skills and a commitment to serving the disability community through collaborative and ethical legal practices are essential.

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Juris Doctor Degree (JD)California State Bar AdmissionLitigation Experience (7+ Years)Advocacy Skills (Research, Writing, Oral)Experience with Disability Rights Law

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Hard Skills

LitigationClass Action LawsuitsComplex LitigationAdministrative ProceedingsTrial AdvocacyAppellate PracticeDiscoveryMotion PracticeLegal ResearchLegal Writing

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationMentoringAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

California State Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Disability RightsRace EquityCommunity LawyeringEthical Legal PracticesAdvocacy Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, lead, and participate in litigation independently with appropriate supervision, including class action lawsuits, complex litigation, and appeals
Meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail, professional responsibility, and legal ethics
Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, administrative proceedings, and judicial proceedings
Supervise and/or mentor attorneys, advocates, fellows, clerks, and interns/externs
Prepare or coordinate training materials, publications, reports, special projects, and presentations about legal work
Provide technical assistance and substantive training to Disability Rights California staff
Participate in identifying and developing substantive and skills-based staff training
Collaborate with agencies and organizations to address problems and issues affecting services to the disability community
Supervise attorneys or advocacy staff in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work
Evaluate performance, provide feedback, and work with Human Resources on corrective actions
Address complaints and resolve problems
Work under the direct supervision of the Managing Attorney and collaborate with attorneys, advocates, and social workers
Support advocacy initiatives challenging discrimination against people with disabilities and increasing access to housing and public and private programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree (JD) and admitted to the California State Bar
Minimum seven (7) years of experience practicing law, or internal candidates who have worked at DRC for two continuous years and have six years of experience practicing law
Four (4) years of successful results in litigation, including class action lawsuits, complex litigation, appeals, administrative proceedings, writs, or single plaintiff / single defendant lawsuits
Expertise in one or more substantive areas of law affecting the rights of and services for people with disabilities
Excellent advocacy skills, including research, writing, analytic, and oral skills
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple and complex advocacy projects, build strong relationships, and collaborate with others
Demonstrated commitment through lived experience and/or employment history to working with people with disabilities, low-income clients, multiethnic communities, and incorporating race equity and community lawyering principles
Experience in two or more of: administrative proceedings, discovery, motion practice, class action litigation, trial advocacy, or appellate practice related to the position
Ability to travel occasionally for out-of-town meetings, training, or outreach activities up to 25% of the time
Must be able to transport oneself to work-related meetings, trainings, and community events
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations
Desired: fluent Spanish, an Asian language, or American Sign Language
Desired: extensive experience with ethnic or language distinct communities
Desired: understanding of race equity and community lawyering principles in legal work
Desired: ability to maintain positive working relationships with diverse groups of people

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core job responsibilities
Competitive salaries
Generous benefit package
Home office work option
Flexible work settings, including office, home office, field, courthouses, facilities, institutional settings, and community-based settings