Systems Change Attorney - Disability Rights Iowa, Des Moines, IA

Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2021

 

Systems Change Attorney

Company Name:               Disability Rights Iowa (www.driowa.org)

Job Title:                            Systems Change Attorney

Location:                            666 Walnut Street, Suite 1440

                                           Des Moines, IA 50309

Closing Date:                     January 3rd, 2022

Starting Date:                     February, 2022

Supervisor:                         Legal Director and Executive Director

Salary:                                Depends on Experience; Exempt

 

Agency Description: Disability Rights Iowa (DRI) is a well-established, innovative, legally based non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the rights of Iowans with disabilities. DRI is the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy agency (P&A) for individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness in Iowa. DRI works to achieve equality and justice for people with disabilities through quality representation, advocacy, investigations of abuse and neglect, peer/self-advocacy services, community partnerships, regulatory advocacy work, education and outreach. DRI strives to pursue litigation and advocacy that addresses current pressing needs of the Disability Community, proactively identities future needs and constructs innovative solutions that continue to expand the human and legal rights of individuals with disabilities.  DRI's legal work includes individual and impact litigation. For more information, go to www.driowa.org.

Disability Rights Iowa is committed to creating a diverse workforce to strengthen our organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. 

Systems Change Attorney Job Description:  Disability Rights Iowa is seeking a passionate and civil-rights experienced attorney to lead impact litigation efforts by the agency in pursuit of justice and systemic change consistent with DRI's vision and mission on behalf of individuals with disabilities in Iowa.  We invite applications from attorneys who have a demonstrated commitment to disability and civil rights and who are passionate about engaging in innovative litigation and policy advocacy in federal and state court and courts of appeal.  The Systems Change Attorney works closely with the Executive Director and Legal Director and collaborates with the entire DRI Team on system change issues and priorities.  The attorney must be an experienced litigator.  Relocating to DRI's Offices in Des Moines, Iowa is required.  DRI is currently working a hybrid work schedule, with a split between in-office and remote work days.

 

Full Job Announcement can be found at:

https://disabilityrightsiowa.org/news-events/job-opening-systems-change-attorney/