Current Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Disability Rights Nebraska. Whether or not there are any current jobs posted, persons who feel they are uniquely qualified to become part of Disability Rights Nebraska's Team are encouraged to send in an e-mail résumé listing their qualifications and work history. Your information will be reviewed, remain confidential and kept on file.
If your qualifications match a position that becomes available, we will contact you. Please note that we will not always be able to respond to your individual inquiry if your qualifications do not match position requirements.
To submit your résumé by email, send it to info@disabilityrightsnebraska.org. You may submit your résumé by mail to: Disability Rights Nebraska, 2930 Ridge Line Road, Suite 205, Lincoln, NE 68516.
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Attorney
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated attorney to join our Legal Advocacy Team. As an attorney, you will be responsible for providing legal advice, representing clients in court, and outreach. The ideal candidate will have experience in disability law and working with people with disabilities, interested in the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities, strong legal administrative skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex disability and legal concepts.
Responsibilities:Provide effective, empathetic, and timely legal advice, self-advocacy guidance, and/or legal representation to individual clients with disabilities regarding disability-based civil rights protections, voting rights, social security, or other civil rights laws.
Refer clients to other legal and community resources on issues that are not eligible for self-advocacy guidance or direct representation.
Educate the public and community groups about the services provided by Disability Rights Nebraska.
Draft legal documents, pleadings, and briefs.
Represent clients in court and administrative proceedings and negotiate settlements.
Provide legal advice to clients on various disability matters.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategies.
Stay current with changes in laws and regulations that may impact people with disabilities.
Experience:
Law degree and license to practice law in Nebraska
A minimum of 1-3 years of experience practicing law
Proven experience in legal research, writing, and litigation
Knowledge of legal drafting and negotiation techniques
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide accurate, timely, and empathetic legal advice and representation to clients experiencing stressful circumstances
Demonstrated commitment to racial justice, economic justice, social justice, and/or disability justice
Familiarity with laws governing disability-based civil rights protections and ability to quickly develop working knowledge necessary to provide legal advice and/or representation
Experience/direct contact with persons of diverse backgrounds
Ability to fulfill administrative and programmatic requirements, such as recordkeeping using basic computer skills
Experience/familiarity with other civil rights laws, such as laws pertaining to fair housing, special education, access to places of public accommodation, and/or access to state and local government services.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) matching
Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance
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Send cover letter and resume to: Dianne DeLair, Legal Services Director, Disability Rights Nebraska, 2930 Ridge Line Road, Suite 205 Lincoln, NE 68516 or email her at Dianne@DRNE.org.
Position open until filled.
