Litigation Counsel

• Develop and lead systemic litigation to address the needs of disabled Californians, with emphasis on young people with disabilities.
• Develop policy and systems-change advocacy initiatives, including major state-level policy advocacy.
• Mentor and train practice group attorneys in litigation and policy advocacy.
• Collaborate with other agencies and organizations to address problems faced by clients.

This role directly advances the rights of people with disabilities, particularly youth, through strategic litigation and policy advocacy, ensuring they receive the benefits and supports guaranteed under law.

• Juris Doctor degree plus 9 years of experience practicing law, including substantial civil litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex litigation, including 5 years of exemplary results in litigation.
• Expertise in federal and/or state civil litigation, such as class action, motion practice, discovery, trial advocacy, appellate practice.
• 3 years of successfully leading, training, mentoring, and developing attorneys and advocates.

Salary range: $113,144 - $165,704 annually (Band 14). Excellent benefits include 8% 401K match, health benefits (HMO options), dental, vision, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Teladoc, ample vacation, sick/self-care time, holidays (including last week of December), and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Disability Rights California (DRC) defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities, working for a world where all disabled people have power and are treated with dignity and respect.