Director of Disability Advocacy Project

About the Company

Brooklyn Legal Services, part of Legal Services NYC, provides high-quality, innovative representation to address the pressing legal needs of Brooklyn’s diverse low-income population. The Disability Advocacy Project (DAP) assists low-income residents of Brooklyn who seek federal Social Security benefits based on mental and/or physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for DAP’s work
• Devise creative, high impact advocacy strategies to address systemic barriers facing people with disabilities
• Supervise DAP’s attorneys and paralegals on litigation including administrative proceedings, appeals, and affirmative litigation
• Strengthen relationships with community partners and elected officials
• Handle administrative and grant responsibilities
• Provide leadership for LSNYC’s city-wide disability rights practice

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Minimum of five years of litigation experience
• Demonstrated expertise in disability law and policy or experience with complex litigation
• Admission to the federal bar or ability to be admitted quickly
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities and communities of color