Company name
Brooklyn Legal Services
Experience
5 yrs required
Location
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Legal
Posted on
Sep 03, 2020
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Director, Disability Advocacy Project
Candidate will be responsible for working with staff to develop and implement a strategic vision for the Unit’s work. Will also devise creative, high impact advocacy strategies to address systemic barriers facing people with disabilities. Will supervise the Unit’s attorneys and paralegals on a range of litigation including administrative proceedings, appeals and affirmative litigation in State and Federal Court. Will also be responsible for strengthening relationships with community partners and elected officials; addressing systemic disability issues; and handling administrative and grant responsibilities. Will be expected to work collaboratively with and provide leadership for city-wide disability rights practice.
Additional Information
Job #70_2019. Send a cover letter, resume, and 2 writing samples.
Company info
Brooklyn Legal Services
105 Court Street
Brooklyn
New York
United States 11201
Website : http://www.legalservicesnyc.org/