Job o’ the Day: Team Attorney with Disability Rights Texas
Based in Austin, TX, Disability Rights Texas (DRT) is a legal services organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law, ensuring their full and equal participation in society. With a mixture of attorneys and advocates, DRT provides direct legal assistance for those facing discrimination because of their disabilities; protects the rights of the disabled through court action; advocates for laws and policies that advance the rights of the disabled; and informs the public about disability rights.
From the PSJD job listing:
The Team Attorney is responsible for receiving rights violations complaints, providing legal services and determining eligibility for Disability Rights Texas client services within agency policies and priorities – as it generally relates to the assigned team. This includes interviewing clients, reviewing records, conducting legal research, negotiating outcomes, and representing clients in administrative hearings and in state and federal judicial proceedings. This position provides legal assistance, direction and supervision of the Advocate’s case work, when appropriate. The Issue Team Attorney also provides education and training sessions about the legal rights of people with disabilities for people with disabilities, parents, advocates, and professionals/service providers and the community.
The position requires a Texas law license or a willingness to obtain a Texas law license, at least three years experience working with people with disabilities and a willingness to travel, among other qualifications. DRT prefers applicants who can speak both Spanish and English.
For more information about this position, view the full listing on PSJD.org (log-in required).