[blindlaw] new attorney

[Shannon Dillon]

On 5/3/13, Carrie Ann Lucas <clucas at disabilitypride.com> wrote:
> My organization has an open staff attorney position, so I wanted to share
> the posting below:
>
>
> JOB TITLE:  Staff Attorney
> REPORTS TO: Carrie Ann Lucas
> DIRECT REPORTS:  N/A
> DEPARTMENT:  Legal
> EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:  Exempt
> SALARY RANGE :  $42,000-$50,000
>
> Agency: The Center for Rights of Parents with Disabilities (CRPD) is a
> non-profit organization which works on behalf of parents with
> disabilities.  Our attorneys provide legal, social and systemic advocacy on
> behalf of our clients, primarily in dependency & neglect cases.  We also
> represent parents and children in domestic relations cases, disability
> rights cases, and administrative law matters.
>
> Disability rights matters include Title II and Title II Americans with
> Disabilities Act cases, Rehabilitation Act cases, and Fair Housing Act
> cases.
>
> We seek to ensure each of our clients have an equal opportunity to parent,
> while ensuring that their rights are protected.   We represent parents
> throughout Colorado, but our efforts are focused in the Denver metropolitan
> and Northern Colorado areas.
>
>
> Position Summary: A Staff Attorney will primarily represent parents in
> cases within the Denver Metropolitan area.  This position requires frequent
> client contact and a substantial amount of
> courtroom advocacy. Priority is given to applicants who have a demonstrated
> interest/experience in juvenile law and or disability rights as
> demonstrated through work history, pro bono experience, or involvement in
> law school clinics.
>
> Minimum Qualifications: A Staff Attorney must have a law degree from an ABA
> accredited law school and be licensed to practice in the state of Colorado.
> A Staff Attorney will demonstrate a commitment to disability rights and the
> CRPD mission.  A Staff attorney should possess strong legal advocacy
> skills, strong research, organizational and administrative skills, work
> well both independently and as a team member, are respectful and open to
> working with people from diverse backgrounds, enjoy creative problem
> solving, value the creation of relationships across disciplines, and are
> enthusiastic about being a part of an innovative method of advocacy.
> A staff attorney will possess exceptional legal skills, preferably in the
> relevant areas of law (parent advocacy, child welfare, Medicaid,
> delinquency, disability rights, or other areas of juvenile law), and have
> excellent written and verbal communication skills.
>
> Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to
> work nights and weekends when necessary; demonstrated competence in working
> with diverse clients and client communities; demonstrated ability to
> achieve systemic reforms; and demonstrated ability to collaborate
> effectively with other advocates and social service providers.  Excellent
> computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
> Ability to learn and use WordPefect.  Bilingual communication skills
> preferred.
>
> Job Responsibilities include:
> •    Advocate for appropriate, and timely services.
> •    Attend all court hearings and provide accurate and current information
> directly to the court.
> •    Litigate adjudicatory, dispositional, and termination hearings in
> juvenile law matters, temporary orders, final orders, and emergency
> hearings in domestic relations matters, and all aspects of complex civil
> rights litigation in disability rights cases.
> •    Research, draft and file motions and appeals.
> •    Establish a relationship with the client and maintain regular contact.
> •    Maintain regular communication with other professionals involved
> including Department of Human Services (DHS) case worker, therapists,
> service providers, guardian ad litem, and other attorneys..
> •    Attend staffings and meetings that pertain to the family.
> •    Utilize case management software to maintain and preserve accurate,
> contemporaneous records of time spent on cases and other work performed.
> •    Prepare and prioritize cases and maintain files in a shared caseload
> with other staff.
> •    Participate in case conferences.
> •    Participate in performance evaluations.
> •    Keep abreast of new issues in the field of juvenile law, disability
> rights law, legal ethics, and all other matters necessary for the vigorous
> and competent representation of CRPD's clients.
> •    Participate in ongoing training and continuing education necessary for
> professional development and maintenance of contracts and law license.
> .
> Travel Requirements: Work requires some local travel and may require
> occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.
>
> To Apply: Please email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and at least
> two references to clucas at disabledparentrights.org with “Staff Attorney” in
> the subject line.
>
>
>         JOB TITLE:  Staff Attorney
>         REPORTS TO: Carrie Ann Lucas
>         DIRECT REPORTS:  N/A
>         DEPARTMENT:  Legal
>         EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:  Exempt
>         SALARY RANGE :  $42,000-$50,000
>
>
>
>
> Agency: The Center for Rights of Parents with Disabilities (CRPD) is a
> non-profit organization which works on behalf of parents with
> disabilities.  Our attorneys provide legal, social and systemic advocacy on
> behalf of our clients, primarily in dependency & neglect cases.  We also
> represent parents and children in domestic relations cases, disability
> rights cases, and administrative law matters.
>
> Disability rights matters include Title II and Title II Americans with
> Disabilities Act cases, Rehabilitation Act cases, and Fair Housing Act
> cases.
>
> We seek to ensure each of our clients have an equal opportunity to parent,
> while ensuring that their rights are protected.   We represent parents
> throughout Colorado, but our efforts are focused in the Denver metropolitan
> and Northern Colorado areas.
>
>
> Position Summary: A Staff Attorney will primarily represent parents in
> cases within the Denver Metropolitan area.  This position requires frequent
> client contact and a substantial amount of
> courtroom advocacy. Priority is given to applicants who have a demonstrated
> interest/experience in juvenile law and or disability rights as
> demonstrated through work history, pro bono experience, or involvement in
> law school clinics.
>
> Minimum Qualifications: A Staff Attorney must have a law degree from an ABA
> accredited law school and be licensed to practice in the state of Colorado.
> A Staff Attorney will demonstrate a commitment to disability rights and the
> CRPD mission.  A Staff attorney should possess strong legal advocacy
> skills, strong research, organizational and administrative skills, work
> well both independently and as a team member, are respectful and open to
> working with people from diverse backgrounds, enjoy creative problem
> solving, value the creation of relationships across disciplines, and are
> enthusiastic about being a part of an innovative method of advocacy.
> A staff attorney will possess exceptional legal skills, preferably in the
> relevant areas of law (parent advocacy, child welfare, Medicaid,
> delinquency, disability rights, or other areas of juvenile law), and have
> excellent written and verbal communication skills.
>
> Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to
> work nights and weekends when necessary; demonstrated competence in working
> with diverse clients and client communities; demonstrated ability to
> achieve systemic reforms; and demonstrated ability to collaborate
> effectively with other advocates and social service providers.  Excellent
> computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
> Ability to learn and use WordPefect.  Bilingual communication skills
> preferred.
>
> Job Responsibilities include:
> •    Advocate for appropriate, and timely services.
> •    Attend all court hearings and provide accurate and current information
> directly to the court.
> •    Litigate adjudicatory, dispositional, and termination hearings in
> juvenile law matters, temporary orders, final orders, and emergency
> hearings in domestic relations matters, and all aspects of complex civil
> rights litigation in disability rights cases.
> •    Research, draft and file motions and appeals.
> •    Establish a relationship with the client and maintain regular contact.
> •    Maintain regular communication with other professionals involved
> including Department of Human Services (DHS) case worker, therapists,
> service providers, guardian ad litem, and other attorneys..
> •    Attend staffings and meetings that pertain to the family.
> •    Utilize case management software to maintain and preserve accurate,
> contemporaneous records of time spent on cases and other work performed.
> •    Prepare and prioritize cases and maintain files in a shared caseload
> with other staff.
> •    Participate in case conferences.
> •    Participate in performance evaluations.
> •    Keep abreast of new issues in the field of juvenile law, disability
> rights law, legal ethics, and all other matters necessary for the vigorous
> and competent representation of CRPD's clients.
> •    Participate in ongoing training and continuing education necessary for
> professional development and maintenance of contracts and law license.
> .
> Travel Requirements: Work requires some local travel and may require
> occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.
>
> To Apply: Please email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and at least
> two references to clucas at disabledparentrights.org with “Staff Attorney” in
> the subject line.
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SHANNON L. DILLON