Attorney

Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) is hiring a staff attorney.

Responsibilities include:

advocating for individuals with disabilities who are beneficiaries of social security that face
employment barriers supervising advocates,
collaborating with DRT advocacy staff, and
supporting systemic litigation.
Candidates should have experience in employment law (especially ADA Title I), disability topics,
and/or vocational rehabilitation. Federal civil litigation experience is preferred. Remote work is
available, with technology provided. Travel within Tennessee may be needed. Applicants should live in
Tennessee or within 60 miles of a DRT office.

What You’llDo

• Advocate for individuals with disabilities in employment-related cases
• Engage in broader litigation affecting systemic change
• Assess requests for DRT service sand provide legal supervision to advocatesproviding services
• Carry out actions aimed at resolving systemic challenges faced by people with disabilities, which may involve:

• Serving on councils, boards, and committees

• Reaching out to communities, collecting data, and delivering presentations

• Creating andmaintainingstrategic alliances with state agencies and partners

• Advising on public policy efforts

• Writing opinion pieces, white papers, or other public documents

• Collaborating on content for social media campaigns and printed materials

Required:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited or Tennessee Supreme Court-approved law school
• Active Tennessee law license, or the ability to obtain one promptly
• Admission to West, Middle, and Eastern Districts of Tennessee within six months of hire
• Pass suitability for Social Security work

Preferred:

• Three years or more of related experience, particularly in employment law
• Experience in systemic litigation and/or civil rights cases

We offer excellent benefits such as flexible schedule, remote work,paid vacation leave, paid sick leave,parental leave, paid federal and state holidays,401K,flexible spending,and insurance options including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability.