Staff Attorney 2

Overview

This full-time Staff Attorney 2 position is part of the Equal Access and Housing Practice Group, focusing on advocacy to end discrimination against people with disabilities and increase access to housing and public/private programs. The role is remote but requires the candidate to live in California, specifically in Sacramento, Berkeley, Los Angeles, or San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Develop and participate in litigation, including class actions, complex cases, and appeals related to disability rights.
• Represent individual clients in negotiations, mediations, administrative, and judicial proceedings.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including legal services agencies and community organizations, to address systemic issues.
• Expand service delivery to underserved populations through community outreach, workshops, and know-your-rights trainings.
• Prepare and coordinate training materials, publications, reports, and presentations.
• Mentor attorneys, advocates, fellows, clerks, and interns/externs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the California State Bar.
• Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with people with disabilities and low-income clients, incorporating race equity and community lawyering principles.
• Experience in disability-related law areas such as ADA Title II, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, FEHA, Unruh Civil Rights Act, Disabled Persons Act, or related statutes.
• Experience in litigation, administrative practice, complex legal matters, or community organizing.
• Proven ability to lead multiple advocacy projects including intake/outreach, administrative proceedings, writs, eviction defense, or individual client lawsuits.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities and/or multi-ethnic communities.
• Strong professional responsibility, ethics, and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency and effective writing skills in Spanish, an Asian language, or proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Experience with or extensive contacts in ethnic or language-distinct communities.
• Understanding of race equity and community lawyering principles.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with diverse groups.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in office or home environments and various field settings including courthouses, facilities, institutional, and community-based locations.
• Regular communication via online platforms.
• Must be able to travel to meetings, training, and community events.
• Occasional travel up to 25% for out-of-town meetings, training, or outreach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,356.96 - $117,671.41 annually, based on experience and internal equity analysis.
• Competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Location

Remote position requiring residence in California, specifically Sacramento, Berkeley, Los Angeles, or San Diego.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit:

• Completed employment application (do not write "See Resume").
• Resume.
• Cover letter addressing personal and professional motivation and how minimum and desired qualifications are met.
• Sample of legal writing (no more than 10 pages).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.