Three Experienced Attorney Positions Open with Disability Rights California (DRC) in Northern & Southern California

DRC, has been a leader in California disability rights advocacy for 30 years. We seek three strong lawyers to lead and mentor our excellent, energetic, creative and diverse teams of advocates, lawyers and staff. Open positions are: (1) Managing Attorney for our Sacramento Regional Office; (2) Senior Attorney for our Sacramento Regional Office; & (3) Senior Attorney for our Los Angeles or San Diego Regional Office.

DRC is the largest disability advocacy agency in the nation, with 220 staff. We serve people with all types of disabilities through ground breaking class actions, individual litigation, and innovative advocacy strategies including investigations of abuse and neglect, peer/self advocacy services, community partnerships, legislative and regulatory advocacy, education, and outreach.

At DRC, you are part of a statewide team of disability advocacy experts, with a commitment to a multi-forum approach, a separate legislative unit, and
reasonable litigation budgets and support. Call us if you are a skilled litigator or legal manager dedicated to social justice and the rights of people with disabilities.

DRC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring staff who reflect the diversity of our community, including disability, language and ethnic identity, gender, age, race, culture, sexual orientation and life experiences. People with disabilities and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more info, call our job-line at (916) 658-2659 or visit our website www.pai-ca.org. These positions are open until filled, but applications must be received by June 27, 2008 to be considered in the current, and potentially final, round of interviews.