Job Summary
The role of the attorney focuses on offering legal counsel and advocacy for students with disabilities enrolled in public schools. This includes managing both administrative hearings and court cases, aimed at ensuring that the rights of these students are upheld. Furthermore, the attorney will engage in community outreach and coordinate training initiatives to educate about the legal rights pertaining to students with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal representation and advice to students with disabilities in educational settings.
- Manage administrative hearings and judicial cases relevant to student disability rights.
- Conduct outreach programs to inform the community about the legal aspects of disability rights.
- Coordinate and lead training sessions focused on the rights of students with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Active legal license to practice in Texas.
- A minimum of three years of experience in relevant legal areas.
- Residency in, or proximity to, the East Texas service area to ensure local engagement.
Disability Rights Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
