We’re Hiring! Special Education Staff Attorney

DRI is seeking a passionate civil rights attorney to protect and advance the educational rights of students with disabilities pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The staff attorney will provide legal advocacy to students subject to exclusionary disciplinary measures based on their disability to ensure their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 are enforced. The Disability Rights Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing legal service to clients with disabilities in special education issues, including advice, negotiation, representation in administrative hearings, litigation in state and federal court, and administrative and policy advocacy in accordance with program priorities and case handling policies. The Disability Rights Staff Attorney will handle multiple cases and advocacy projects with appropriate supervision depending on experience including leading individual client litigation, administrative practice, appellate advocacy, technical assistance, systemic advocacy, outreach, training, and policy advocacy.