Litigation Counsel

Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) seeks a passionate, experienced attorney to lead major litigation efforts by the organization to advance the human and legal rights of people with disabilities consistent with DRM’s vision and mission. We invite applications from attorneys who have a demonstrated commitment to disability and civil rights, and who would be interested in, and capable of, contributing to innovative litigation and policy advocacy in federal and state court and courts of appeal. The Litigation Counsel works closely with the Executive Director and Director of Legal Advocacy and collaborates with DRM’s direct service, policy and communications teams. The attorney must be an experienced litigator with a strong track-record of training, mentoring and supervising attorneys.

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LEGAL ADVOCACY DIRECTOR

Disability Rights Maryland seeks a Director of Legal Advocacy to work closely with the Executive Director and Litigation Counsel to identify, shape and guide DRM’s broad-based, high-impact advocacy efforts. The Director manages the coordination of DRM’s legal work and advocacy projects and monitors for compliance with all standards for professional practice. DRM’s Managing Attorneys are supervised by the Director of Legal Advocacy Director who is responsible for ensuring professional excellence in the delivery of legal and advocacy services by DRM legal staff. The Director of Legal Advocacy reports directly to the Executive Director.  

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