Job Openings

DRC currently has openings for an attorney and advocate position. Please see the job postings below.

ATTORNEY

Attorney sought to provide civil rights and disability rights legal services to people with disabilities. This position is open to individuals with 0 to 5+ years experience, including individuals graduating from law school in spring 2024. Preference is for attorneys with experience in civil rights and/or disability rights issues, including fair housing, employment discrimination, ADA accessibility issues, IDEA, and/or Medicaid; however, individuals with other relevant school or work experience or those with a strong desire to pursue a career in public interest law will receive strong consideration.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

2. Active license to practice law in both state and federal courts or scheduled to take the bar exam in summer 2024. An active Kansas law license is preferred for experienced attorney applicants, but applicants with a law license in another jurisdiction who are eligible and willing to apply for a Kansas law license through a reciprocity motion is acceptable.

The salary depends on experience and salary history ($52,500 To $70,000, with the top of that range reserved for candidates with exceptional experience, abilities, and salary history).

The Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC) is a non-profit disability rights legal advocacy agency with a stable funding source and opportunities for professional growth. Outstanding employee benefits package (DRC pays 100% of the individual employee’s BCBS health insurance premium; we provide a lucrative public pension retirement program – KPERS, etc.). DRC is a 501(c)(3) organization that qualifies for student loan forgiveness. Fun work atmosphere (employee outings, team spirit). DRC offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule (2 days a week working in the office and up to 3 days a week working from home). Escape the traditional law firm rat race and stop focusing on billable hours. The focus here is on providing high-quality civil rights and disability rights legal services to our clients. Find your work-life balance here.

Find your work-life balance here. If interested, email your resume to info@drckansas.org

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ADVOCATE

Advocate sought by the Disability Rights Center (DRC) of Kansas to advocate with and on behalf of Kansas clients with disabilities. Advocates will work under the direction of a licensed attorney in order to provide effective legally-based advocacy services to Kansans with disabilities. Advocates help obtain justice and protect the rights of Kansans with disabilities.

Must have a four-year college degree from an accredited university (at a minimum).

This is a full-time, non-exempt, 40-hour-a-week position, 8 am to 5 pm (M-F). Annual salary approximately $32K to $40K, depending on experience.

DRC Kansas is a non-profit, disability rights legal advocacy agency. DRC is a 501(c)(3) organization that qualifies for student loan forgiveness. DRC pays 100% of the individual employee’s BCBS health insurance premium. We also provide a lucrative public pension retirement program (KPERS). Fun work atmosphere (employee outings, team spirit). DRC offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule (2 days in the office, and up to 3 days working from home). Find your work-life balance here.

If interested, email your resume to info@drckansas.org.

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