[blindLaw] FW: [DRBA] Disability Law Colorado Openings: Access Attorney Team Leader & Director of Legal Services

Tue Sep 22 21:16:31 UTC 2020

Blind Law, I join my friend Amy and encourage you to come live in the best state in the Union.  

From: Disability Rights Bar Association <DRBA at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> On Behalf Of Amy Robertson
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:06 PM
To: DRBA at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: [DRBA] Disability Law Colorado Openings: Access Attorney Team Leader & Director of Legal Services

Hey Everyone – come work in Colorado!  

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Access Attorney Team Leader

Disability Law Colorado has an immediate opening for an attorney team leader (5+ years’ experience) for its Access Team. The attorney will advocate for individuals with disabilities who experienced discrimination in employment, housing, secondary education and public accommodations, including issues involving service and assistance animals. This will involve individual and systemic representation, investigation of complaints, providing self- advocacy assistance, conducting trainings and public outreach, and assisting in organizational public policy issues. Position will also include work with the Colorado Department of Vocational Rehabilitation through the Client Assistance Program to resolve client complaints. The Team Leader is responsible for supervising Access Team attorneys and non-attorney staff, assigning and overseeing case selection, determining annual priorities from community input, working with the Intake Team and leading monthly team meetings. The Team Leader will be expected to represent Disability Law Colorado on relevant committees in the areas of disability rights, as well as work with policy makers on relevant issues and train community members on the rights of people with disabilities.

Law Degree from an accredited law school and a current Colorado license to practice law are required or the ability to waive into Colorado through another state license. Ability to travel throughout the state is required. Experience working with people with disabilities and/or knowledge of employment, housing or public accommodation law is preferred.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required. Computer literacy and proficiency with software utilized to carry out job functions.

The closing date is October 12. Please submit resume and cover letter outlining your interest and experience for this position. Interested applicants please mail, fax or e-mail resume with cover letter to:

Julie Busby Office Manager

Disability Law Colorado

455 Sherman Street, Suite 130

Denver, CO 80203

FAX: (303) 722-0720

jbusby at disabilitylawco.org <mailto:jbusby at disabilitylawco.org> 

Disability Law Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, creed, national origin or disability. Applicants with disabilities and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Director of Legal Services

Disability Law Colorado has an immediate opening for the Director of Legal Services (7 - 10 years’ experience) to carry out the delivery of legal and advocacy services for the organization. This position provides vision and leadership to the Protection and Advocacy staff and manages legal and advocacy personnel who work in the Protection and Advocacy programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•     Oversees legal and disability program services at Disability Law Colorado, including the Grand Junction office.

•     Supervises managing attorneys, team leaders, program coordinators and oversees case selection, work assignments, and evaluation of work.

•     Oversees staff training and development activities in order to maintain and grow expertise and ensure a high level of ethical standards in the delivery of legal services.

•     Manages litigation activities of Disability Law Colorado.

•     Interacts with the public and high-level state officials through committee work, conducting workshops, speaking engagements, and a variety of advocacy and public relations activities.

•     Reviews and analyzes public policy involving disability issues, including interacting with policy makers and testifying before committees, as needed.

•     Participates in budgetary activities, including assisting in the development of program budgets, recommendations for salary levels of staff and approving program expenditures.

•     Reports to the Executive Director and interacts with Board of Directors and the Executive Committee as necessary in carrying out Disability Law Colorado’s legal services activities.

•     Participates in long-range and strategic planning activities to ensure Disability Law Colorado has the resources it needs for its long-term success.

•     Work performance consistent with the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

•     Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and a current Colorado license to practice law are required, or the ability to waive into Colorado through another state license.

•     Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

•     Demonstrated ability to manage teams,

•     Broad knowledge and progressively responsible experience in disability law along with litigation and management experience required.

•     Must have a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art service delivery to people with disabilities.

•     Must have knowledge of state and federal laws affecting people with disabilities.

•     Prior experience with the Protection and Advocacy system is beneficial.

•     Computer literacy and proficiency with software utilized to carry out job functions.

•     Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written intakes, legal documents and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

•     Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

•     Possesses a valid Colorado driver’s license and is able to regularly travel throughout Colorado.

Please submit resume and cover letter outlining your interest and experience for this position. The closing date is October 12.

Disability Law Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, creed, national origin or disability. Applicants with disabilities and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants please mail, fax or e-mail resume with cover letter to: Julie Busby

Office Manager Disability Law Colorado

455 Sherman Street, Suite 130

Denver, CO 80203

FAX: (303) 722-0720

jbusby at disabilitylawco.org <mailto:jbusby at disabilitylawco.org> 

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