Senior Staff Attorney Position New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Inc.
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) is seeking applications for a senior staff attorney in its disability rights practice. The attorney will work principally in NYLPI’s Deinstitutionalization Program, which addresses the needs of adults with disabilities who are or have been institutionalized, as well as those of children with disabilities in foster care. The attorney will pursue impact litigation and individual representation, as well as assist in the monitoring of a recent federal court order requiring the community integration of adults with mental illness.
Criteria:
A minimum of five years of litigation experience
Excellent writing, analytic and public speaking skills
Demonstrated ability to manage, lead groups, and to mentor
Experience with disability rights or civil rights work
NYLPI is a not-for-profit civil rights law firm. NYLPI’s staff attorneys, community organizers, and advocates engage in advocacy and impact litigation in the areas of disability rights, environmental justice and community development, and access to health care. In addition, NYLPI harnesses the resources of more than 100 of New York’s most prestigious law firms and corporate legal departments to provide free legal assistance to community organizations and not-for-profits.
NYLPI offers salary commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. NYLPI is an affirmative action employer and actively recruits people of color and individuals with disabilities.
Please send applications as soon as possible to Ann-Marie Neville at amneville@mlaglobal.com with the words: Attention: NYLPI Senior Staff Attorney Position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and must include a cover letter, resume, and three references (including daytime telephone numbers). Please mention in your cover letter where you saw this ad.
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