Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Attorney - Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) seeks a well-rounded attorney with federal litigation experience to address discrimination and harm experienced by individuals with disabilities in Tennessee institutions and community living environments. This position offers remote work and requires a home internet connection, with technology provided by DRT. Travel within Tennessee may be required.

Organization Background:
- DRT is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities
- DRT is the designated Protection & Advocacy System (P&A) and Client Assistance Program (CAP) for Tennessee
- DRT has served over 57,000 Tennesseans in its 44 years of operation
- Funded through federal grants, state contracts, private donations, and grants
- Eleven programs providing services across the state and across issues

Responsibilities:
- Review requests for DRT services and determine eligibility
- Provide legal oversight and advice to investigators/advocates
- Represent individuals with disabilities
- File and participate in impact litigation
- Address systemic issues through various activities such as council and committee participation, outreach, information gathering and presentations, developing strategic relationships with state agencies and collaborators, input into public policy efforts, filing complaints, and creating public materials
- Collaborate in the development of content for social media and print publications

Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school or other law school approved by the Tennessee Supreme Court
- Active Tennessee law license or ability to obtain in a timely fashion
- Three or more years of related experience preferred
- Experience in systemic litigation and/or civil rights cases preferred

Key Attributes for Success:
- Commitment to increasing knowledge of the disability community
- Dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Knowledge of juvenile justice and/or educational system
- Understanding of disability-related laws and policies
- Sensitivity to individual needs and services
- Ability to work well with a team
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Sound professional judgment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in computer and word processing software

Salary and Benefits:
- Full-time position ( hours per week)
- Option for remote or in-office work, with occasional in-office work required
- Base salary of $65,000, with exact salary depending on experience and qualifications
- Excellent benefits including flexible schedule, remote work, paid vacation and sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, paid federal and state holidays, 401K, and insurance options (medical, vision, dental, life, and disability)

Inclusion and Diversity:
- DRT values inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and social justice in its mission and daily practice
- Equal opportunity employer actively seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, professionals from various generations, and veterans

How to Apply:
- Send resume and cover letter to Ann Anderson, Human Resources and Finance Director, at
- For questions about the position, contact Lisa Primm, Executive Director, at

H1: Attorney Position at Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT)
H2: Addressing Disability Discrimination and Harm in Tennessee Institutions and Communities

Bold Headlines:
- Attorney Position at Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT)
- Remote Work Allowed - Home Internet Required
- Nonprofit Organization Dedicated to Protecting Disability Rights
- Full-Time Position with Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
- Inclusion and Diversity at the Heart of DRT's Mission and Values
- Join Our Team to Make a Difference in the Lives of Tennesseans with Disabilities

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Flexible schedule, remote work, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, paid federal and state holidays, 401K, medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.

N/A.

Federal litigation, legal oversight, legal representation, advocacy, public policy, communication, organizational, time management, computer proficiency.

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Submit a resume and cover letter to Ann Anderson, Human Resources and Finance Director, at . For questions about the position, contact Lisa Primm, Executive Director, at .

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, Tennessee law license.

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