Job Description

Our client, a well-known non-profit legal services organization, is looking for a Legal Director for their Disabilities Law Program. The successful candidate can sit in any of Delaware\'s three counties on a hybrid schedule.

The Disabilities Law Program (\xe2\x80\x9cDLP\xe2\x80\x9d) provides free legal representation to children and adults with physical and mental disabilities to protect them from abuse and neglect and to advocate for their legal rights in the community (e.g., civil rights, educational services, medical services, housing, government benefits, treatment in the least restrictive environment). The DLP serves as Delaware\'s Protection and Advocacy System for People with Disabilities (\xe2\x80\x9cP& A\xe2\x80\x9d).

The Legal Director of the DLP will provide advocacy leadership/coordination, legal supervision, and co-counsel support within the program. The Legal Director will supervise and coordinate the legal advocacy of attorney and advocacy staff working in the DLP throughout the state. The Legal Director will promote an appropriate mix of advocacy (e.g. litigation in judicial and administrative forums; legislative, regulatory, and committee work; community education), cultivate impact litigation, and support the Project Director with policy advocacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate, supervise, mentor, and support legal advocacy of DLP staff statewide.

Monitor DLP staff caseloads, management, and processing of cases to promote quality of representation.

Oversee and provide direct representation in impact cases and co-counseling support to other DLP attorneys; maintain reduced individual caseload as needed.

Participate in policy work and statewide councils, groups, and committees as delegated by the Project Director.

Onboard new staff; plan, coordinate, and implement training to new and existing staff in conjunction with CLASI\'s Advocacy Director.

Coordinate the recruitment and assessment of applicants for DLP legal staff positions.

Collaborate with the Project Director in developing and monitoring achievement of program priorities.

Serve as a member of CLASI\'s Senior Management and Leadership Teams and participate actively in other CLASI committees to support the good of the organization.

Collaborate with staff across CLASI\'s other programs to facilitate and enhance CLASI services.

Fulfill any other reasonably related program duties delegated by the Project Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Admitted to practice law and in good standing. If not admitted in Delaware, must be eligible for and willing to register to take the next scheduled Delaware Bar Examination.

Minimum of five years\' experience as an attorney.

Experience supervising staff or programs.

Interest in and knowledge of the issues affecting individuals with disabilities.

Ability to travel statewide and, at times, out-of-state for conferences.

Willingness to work evenings and weekends if needed for meetings and community education presentations.

Successfully complete government clearance by the United States Government Office of Personnel Management. Clearance must be completed/obtained within the first 3 months of hire and other background checks as may be required by funders.

Must complete COVID-19 primary vaccination series, booster, and bivalent booster (unless exemption applies).

Requirements

- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, to prioritize tasks and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent through each task performed

- Licensed attorney with 5+ years of experience

- Must possess analytical, legal research and writing skills

- Excellent academic credentials and references

- Comprehensive knowledge of Licensed Attorney

- Civil Rights Litigation experience

- Strong familiarity with disability law

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- High attention to detail

This is a great opportunity for a self-starter who is eager to grow their legal career. This opportunity comes with a competitive base salary, bonus potential and benefits package. We want to hear from you, if you love working in a strong team-oriented environment. If you contact us today, we can get your career moving in the right direction!

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Robert Half