Attorney | ADA Compliance & Legal Project Sup

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Attorney | ADA Compliance & Legal Project Support

Location: Caguas, On Site
Schedule: Part-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an attorney admitted to practice in Puerto Rico’s state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico to support legal and regulatory compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of legal experience and demonstrated experience with compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its applicable regulations. Experience with federal funding compliance is preferred, and project management experience is highly preferred.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on applicable ADA requirements, including accessibility, nondiscrimination, and reasonable accommodation obligations.

• Review policies, procedures, agreements, and supporting documentation to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, reports, and recommendations concerning applicable federal and Puerto Rico requirements.

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance action plans.

• When applicable, review requirements associated with federally funded programs and support related documentation, reporting, monitoring, and audit responses.

• Coordinate with internal teams, external counsel, and other stakeholders to advance legal and compliance initiatives.

• Support project planning, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and follow-up on outstanding actions.

• Maintain client confidentiality, identify and address potential conflicts of interest, and exercise independent professional judgment consistent with applicable ethical obligations.

General Requirements

• Active authorization to practice law in Puerto Rico’s state courts.

• Admission to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.

• Good standing in both jurisdictions.

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying the ADA and its applicable regulations.

• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and coordinate work with multidisciplinary teams.

• Availability for a part-time schedule.

• Compliance with applicable professional conduct rules, including duties concerning competence, diligence, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and professional independence.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree recognized for admission to practice in Puerto Rico.

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience practicing law.

• Relevant experience advising on or supporting ADA compliance.

• Experience with compliance requirements for federally funded programs or projects is preferred.

• Experience managing projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, milestone tracking, and deliverable management, is highly preferred.