Staff Attorney
The Disability Law Center (DLC), Utah’s Protection and Advocacy System for individuals with disabilities, has an opening for a one-year grant funded attorney, with possibility for renewal. The successful candidate will provide advocacy for individuals with legal issues related to their disability, specifically advocating for their rights under Titles I, II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ideal candidate will have experience practicing in federal court, and managing the discovery process. Experience in employment discrimination is a plus. Other duties may include preparing legal research, giving legal advice, reviewing and understanding administrative regulations, providing legal, policy, and analysis of issues, developing public educational programs, participating in preparation of grant proposals, and representing the DLC or its clients in various administrative proceedings. The position is located in Salt Lake City with some periodic travel to other areas of the state. However, the DLC has adopted a hybrid work policy, and attorneys are permitted to work remotely from their homes, so long as they also have the ability to come into the office for required meetings. The DLC is a non-profit, civil rights-focused law office providing legal advocacy services statewide to Utahans with disabilities. Services include: legal advice and representation, including litigation services; intake and referral, outreach, training and public policy advocacy. The DLC has approximately 30 staff members including attorneys, advocates, intake specialists, administrators and support personnel. Core program funding comes from annualized federal grants.