Job Description

PWDF SEEKS A STAFF ATTORNEY (SA) AND ALSO SEEKS A MANAGING ATTORNEY (MA) TO CONVERT TO LEGAL DIRECTOR REQUIRED:

1. Licensed California attorney. MA minimum of 10 years relevant experience; e.g., civil rights nonprofit experience and litigation in federal court. SA minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
2. Exceptional communication skills, ability to write clearly including accuracy for detail.
3. Management experience and a record of achievement in leading teams of people.
4. Preferred but not all required: Experience in Social Security/SSI disability is very helpful, employment, health care, housing, Medicare, Medi-Cal, post-secondary education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Current affairs and research requirement; responsible for keeping abreast of mental health and disability issues, e.g., keeping up to date in relevant health care articles and governmental agencies’ reports.

Other duties as requested.

This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters please do not contact this job poster.

Please do not apply if you do not already live within commuting distance. To apply, submit cover letter, resume and writing sample to info@pwdf.org. NO CALLS PLEASE.

Company Description

See www.pwdf.org