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If you require an accommodation due to a disability to complete this application OR you are experiencing issues submitting your application and accompanying materials, please e-mail: talent@disabilityrightsca.org . Please note resume and cover letter are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Make a difference! We fight for the rights of people that have disabilities.... JOIN US!
We encourage those who are d/Deaf or Disabled to apply.
LOCATION:
(Hybrid): Los Angeles, Ontario, San Diego, Bay Area, Sacramento or Fresno.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Non-exempt; Regular; Full time (37.5 hrs).
SALARY RANGE:
Legal Support 1: $25.64/hr. - $33.23/hr.
Legal Support 2: $25.64/hr. - $36.59/hr.
We base salary and position offers on experience and an internal equity analysis.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Including 8% 401k Match, a language differential up to $250/mo. Health (HMO and PPO options), dental, vision, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance and flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and commuter). Additionally, we offer ample vacation, sick/self care leave and eighteen paid holidays (including the last week in December) and more….. We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open until filled. Applications should be received by May 3rd, 2024 to be considered for the first round of interviews. Resume and cover letter are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
WHO WE ARE
Disability Rights California (DRC) defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.
DRC works for a world where all disabled people have power and are treated with dignity and respect. In this world, people with disabilities are supported, valued, included in their communities, afforded the same opportunities as people without disabilities, and make their own decisions.
DRC values all forms of human diversity. We are committed to a culture of belonging where all people are welcome. In order to be effective advocates for all people with disabilities, we must address discrimination in all its forms, including the unique challenges faced by people who experience the intersection of multiple systems of discrimination.
CIVIL RIGHTS PRACTICE GROUP
The Civil Rights Practice Group is a diverse, statewide team of passionate attorneys developing and implementing impactful strategies – litigation, policy, and community support – to stop discrimination against people with disabilities. Our current priorities include:
We are committed to progressive social change for diverse people with disabilities and strive to build a culture of cooperation and mutual support.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Legal Support 1/2 enhances the effectiveness of the team by providing litigation, project, and administrative support to a team of attorneys.
A Legal Support 1/2 assists attorneys in preparing cases from onset through post-trial; assists with production or creation of legal forms and pleadings, correspondence, and other case related documents; manages projects as assigned by attorneys (including regulatory, legislative, and community advocacy); and does administrative tasks.
This position requires flexibility, as it sometimes requires working in the office to complete tasks.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
DRC provides reasonable disability accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, which include:
Technical –90%
Customer Service –10%
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
(Applicants MUST meet EACH of the minimum qualifications to be considered for an interview.)
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(Applicants DO NOT have to meet any of the Desirable Qualifications to be considered for an interview.)
BILINGUAL ABILITY:
No additional language is required.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
Paralegal Certificate (preferred for Legal Support 2).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel infrequently for activities such as practice group and support staff meetings, training, court, or outreach activities up to 10% of the time.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The following describes general working conditions and requirements of the job, which can be performed with or without disability related reasonable accommodations. Duties will be performed in an office environment and remotely/virtually. Duties require regular communications over online platforms.
Full Time
Business Services
$76k-95k (estimate)
04/16/2024
06/15/2024
disabilityrightsca.org
SACRAMENTO, CA
100 - 200
1978
IZETTA JACKSON
$10M - $50M
Business Services
We are the largest disability advocacy agency in the nation, with 275 staff members. The Board of Directors, all of whom are now appointed by existing board members, reflect the diverse constituency of the agency and the ethnic and language community of California. Vision Statement We envision a barrier-free, inclusive, diverse world that values each individual and their voice. In this world, all people with disabilities enjoy the power of equal rights and opportunities, dignity, choice, independence and freedom from abuse, neglect and discrimination. Disability Rights California works to brin...g about fairness and justice for people with disabilities. To reach those goals of fairness and justice, we may: 1. File lawsuits on behalf of individuals or groups 2. Investigate charges of abuse and neglect 3. Build peer/self advocacy groups 4. Forge community partnerships 5. Advocate for change in laws, regulations, and public policy 6. Provide information to those who may not know about their rights
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