Disability Rights Mississippi ยท 3 days ago
Legal Director
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expDisability Rights Mississippi is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the rights of people with disabilities. The Legal Director will supervise legal staff, manage cases, and pursue litigation projects that align with the agency's goals while advising on legal decisions and legislation affecting the agency's work.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Supervise all legal staff
Provide intake and case supervision for the agency, as well as manage any individual cases assigned to attorneys specifically
Pursue litigation projects which align with agency goals and priorities
Coordinate with the Executive Director on possible litigation projects
Serve on the Executive Management Team and provide reports to the Board of Directors as needed and directed by the Executive Director
Advise the organization on legal decisions, legislation, and pending state and federal cases that affect the work of the agency
Review contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the agency
Monitor state and federal legislation that affects Medicaid, Social Security, and other government benefit programs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Active Mississippi law license
Minimum of 5 calendar years of experience in general legal practice, including litigation experience
Minimum of 3 calendar years of demonstrated experience supervising and managing a legal services team
Passion and commitment to the advancement of people with disabilities
Sound professional judgement
Excellent critical thinking and evaluation skills
Oral and written communication competency with attention to detail
Ability to facilitate communications within the agency structure
Preferred
Prefer minimum of 3 calendar years of experience handling administrative law cases and hearings (including but not limited to SSI, Medicaid, and/or workers' compensation hearings)
Benefits
Excellent benefits, including medical insurance and retirement plan, with generous holidays and leave time.
Telework once per week is an option after an introductory period.
Company
Disability Rights Mississippi
Mississippi's Protection & Advocacy agency.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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