[Job-Listings] Fwd: Job Opening - Attorney - Disability Rights - National Center for Law and Economic Justice, Syracuse, NY

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Subject: Job Opening - Attorney - Disability Rights - National Center
for Law and Economic Justice, Syracuse, NY
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Title: Staff AttorneyReports to: Director of Litigation and
AdvocacyExempt Salary: $82,824 – $92,004 based on years of
experienceLocation:

 NCLEJ’s office is located in New York City. Preference for NYC or

DC-based candidates, but fully remote work is possible for this

position.NCLEJ’s Mission and Work:NCLEJ

advances racial and economic justice for low-income families,

individuals, and communities across the country, using groundbreaking

impact litigation, policy advocacy, and support for grassroots

organizing. NCLEJ works to build systems that provide economic security

and full participation in society to all. Our current advocacy focuses

on: (1) safeguarding access to government benefits; (2) advancing the

rights of lower wage workers; (3) combating abusive debt collection and

wealth extraction; and (4) advocating for disability rights and

disability justice. We litigate extensively in federal and state courts

across the country, typically as lead counsel in class actions, and we

partner with grassroots and community-based organizations, other legal

organizations, and the private bar.Staff Attorney’s Role:The

 National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) seeks to hire an

attorney with a strong commitment to racial, disability, and social

justice and 4-7 years’ experience to engage in impact litigation and

advocacy on an expanding range of civil rights and economic justice

issues. While all NCLEJ attorneys have opportunities to work across

practice areas, this position will have a disability rights and

disability justice focus, including: (1) working on NCLEJ’s robust

docket of litigation designed to ensure that the social safety net is

fully accessible; and (2) conducting outreach to disability rights

advocates and activists across the country who previously have had

limited access to systemic change lawyers.Qualifications and
Experience of the Ideal Candidate:•

 4-7 years’ hands-on experience with major impact litigation, including

developing cases, drafting complaints and briefs, developing

relationships with potential plaintiffs and witnesses, all phases of the

 discovery process, settlement negotiations, evidentiary hearings,

trials and appeals.• Significant experience with non-litigation

advocacy such as policy advocacy, communications, support of grassroots

organizing and/or coalition work, preferably in a disability rights or

disability justice context.• Relationships with members and leaders of
the disability community.•

 An understanding of challenges experienced by individuals with

disabilities who are experiencing poverty, including but not limited to

substantive knowledge of Medicaid, SSI, and/or SSDI.• Ability to
understand and navigate issues of identity, power and privilege with
clients, partners, and colleagues.• Ability to work effectively with
colleagues and clients from a great diversity of backgrounds.•
Commitment to racial and social justice and NCLEJ’s mission.•

 Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. • Strong

project and time manager with a demonstrated ability to work

independently and as part of a team.• J.D. degree, admission to the
Bar of at least one state, and ability to get admitted in NY.Benefits:

 NCLEJ has a generous benefits package including health, dental, and

vision insurance; 15-24 vacation days and 10-15 sick days per year

(based on length of service); 13 paid holidays per year; an FSA plan for

 medical, childcare, and transit expenses; an Employee Assistance

Program; and employer contributions to individuals’ 403(b)
plans.Vaccination Requirement:

 To help ensure that NCLEJ continues to operate in the safest manner

possible, NCLEJ requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against

COVID-19. Requests for medical and/or religious exemptions from the

vaccination requirement will be considered on an individual basis, to

the extent required by law.Equal opportunity: NCLEJ

 is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We value a

diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage people

 of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, and people from

other historically disenfranchised communities to apply. NCLEJ does not

discriminate because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin,

marital or parental status, citizenship, disability, veteran status,

record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by

 applicable law. NCLEJ makes every effort to ensure that its recruitment

 and employment provide all qualified individuals, including individuals

 with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all

positions.Studies have shown that women and people of color are

less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of

 the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most

interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate

 may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are

interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your

background and qualifications for the role.Application process: Please
submit a resume and cover letter via this link:
https://ideali.st/vXhnPbApplications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis; we guarantee consideration for applications received by May 31,
2023. NCLEJ

 is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with

disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and

need assistance applying, please contact Michelle Peeples at

peeples at nclej.org or 212-633-6967. If you are selected for an interview,

 you will receive additional information regarding how to request an

accommodation for the interview process.

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