Litigation Attorney

• Serve in a lead role in litigation and investigations, including case development, legal strategy, factual and legal research, site visits, and client development.
• Represent clients in class action and impact litigation through all stages, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, brief writing, in-court argument, and trial.
• Negotiate settlements, draft mediation statements and settlement agreements, and conduct client outreach to maintain relationships with disability advocates and organizations.

This role directly advances the civil rights of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts through systemic impact litigation, ensuring equal access and opportunities for the disability community.

• Juris Doctorate and ability to practice law in Massachusetts (current MA bar admission or immediate ability to be admitted).
• 7+ years of legal practice experience, with at least 5 years of litigation or equivalent experience; preference for class action and/or civil rights experience.
• High quality legal writing and in-court/negotiation advocacy skills, professionalism, and sound ethical judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting rights of historically marginalized groups, including people with disabilities.

Salary is determined by a collectively bargained scale based on years of experience (e.g., $78,200 for 7-8 years). Benefits include a 35-hour work week, generous vacation, retirement benefits, and dental insurance.

The Disability Law Center (DLC) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and interests of individuals with disabilities through legal representation and systemic advocacy in Massachusetts.