DRNC has an immediate opening for a full-time staff attorney on the Education Team. The Education Team
advocates to significantly improve outcomes for students with disabilities in schools. In doing so, the
Education Team works to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline in North Carolina, including for students
of color with disabilities. The Education Team strives to advocate at the nexus of disability justice and racial
justice.
Work activities may include individual student-level advocacy through representation in school-based
meetings such as IEP reviews and manifestation determination reviews, filing administrative and other
complaints, negotiations and mediations, and litigation. The Education Team attorney will also engage in
advocacy and representation to secure systemic remedies to address violations of the rights of students
with disabilities. In addition, the Education Team attorney will actively participate in community outreach,
education, and collaboration to both learn from and empower communities in advocacy. A licensed attorney
with an interest in special education law is strongly preferred.
Job Duties include successfully:
-Represent individual clients consistent with DRNC’s annual advocacy targets and case selection
criteria, including development and implementation of all phases of case strategies and activities
(e.g., client communications, negotiation, mediation, representation in legal proceedings, and
systemic advocacy and litigation)
-Provide legal advice and assistance to DRNC’s clients, including drafting letters, memoranda, and
pleadings
-Analyze legal rulings, statutes, regulations, and agency policies/procedures; draft analyses and
comments in collaboration with DRNC policy staff
-Provide technical assistance to attorneys, advocates, and allies regarding the rights of individuals
with disabilities
-Assist in planning and developing DRNC’s program priorities and develop work plans, as assigned
-Prepare and review reports, amicus briefs, articles and special projects
-Prepare written materials and conduct activities for the education and training of students with
disabilities and their families, coalition partners, professionals, DRNC staff, members of the public,
and others consistent with DRNC’s annual targets
-Cultivate, develop and maintain relationships with subject area professionals and advocates,
including state officials and agency staff, providers, advocacy organizations, pro bono attorneys, and
community advocates
-Represent DRNC at coalition meetings, public hearings, stakeholder groups, and task forces
-Maintain complete and accurate records in DRNC’s case management system consistent with
agency policies and procedures
Send a detailed letter of interest explaining your qualifications and interest in the position and resume to:
resumes.hr@disabilityrightsnc.org. Include Education Team Attorney in the subject line of the email. No
phone calls please.
Closing Date: Priority given to resumes and cover letters received by May 10, 2024. Position will remain
open until filled.
DRNC offers a generous benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability and paid time off.