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DRNC has an immediate opening for a full-time employment attorney on the Community Access Team (CAT). CAT team work centers around ensuring people with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, work, and participate in their communities. The staff attorney for this position will engage in research and analysis of disability-related employment services and civil rights laws and provide individual and systemic representation to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities who have been denied equal access to employment and employment services. A licensed attorney with litigation experience and an interest in disability civil rights laws is preferred. Desirable Qualifications Life experience with disability Civil litigation experience Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities and Rehabilitation Acts Experience in a legal services, nonprofit or public interest environment Understanding of trauma and experience using trauma-informed approaches Ability to communicate in ASL, Spanish or another non-English language Compensation and Benefits Compensation Package that is competitive with other non-profits: Salary range between $69,000 – $125,300, depending on years of experience. DRNC offers excellent benefits that include 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life and disability as well as generous paid time off and retirement plan with an employer match. How to Apply Send a resume and detailed letter of interest explaining your qualifications and interest in the position to resumes.hr@disabilityrightsnc.org. Include Staff Employment Attorney Community Access Team in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please. Closing Date: Priority given to resumes/cover letters received by October 31, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. https://disabilityrightsnc.org/careers/seeking-staff-attorney-employment/