Director of Disability Advocacy Project

The role

The Director will develop and implement a strategic vision for the Disability Advocacy Project. This person will supervise attorneys and paralegals on litigation and address systemic barriers facing people with disabilities.

What you will do

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for DAP's work
• Devise creative, high impact advocacy strategies to address systemic barriers
• Supervise DAP's attorneys and paralegals on litigation including administrative proceedings, appeals and affirmative litigation
• Strengthen relationships with community partners and elected officials
• Address systemic disability issues
• Handle administrative and grant responsibilities
• Provide leadership for LSNYC's city-wide disability rights practice
• Advance LSNYC's organizational mission

Required qualifications

• Attorney admitted to the New York State Bar
• Demonstrated passion for social justice and a commitment to working with low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity
• Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to provide supportive and consistent supervision to a diverse team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
• Minimum of five years of litigation experience
• Admission to the federal bar or ability to be admitted quickly
• Demonstrated expertise in disability law and policy, or experience with complex litigation

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Contributions to a 403(b) plan
• Generous leave time
• Access to a robust training and professional development program
• Access to internal Justice Learning Center to earn free CLEs

Before you apply

• Upload a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples
• Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

About the company

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is the largest civil legal services provider in the country. Brooklyn Legal Services is part of Legal Services NYC and provides representation to address the legal needs of Brooklyn's diverse low-income population.