Staff Attorney (Full Time, Remote)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
DRNY, the Protection and Advocacy System and the Client Assistance Program for New York State, is seeking a passionate individual to achieve disability justice and protect civil rights. We dismantle the structural oppression of people with disabilities through individual advocacy, systemic litigation, public investigations, and collaboration with stakeholders. The Staff Attorney will provide legal services and engage in individual and systemic representation and litigation. The Staff Attorney is expected to report to the PAIMI program. The Staff Attorney performs a wide range of duties, including the following:

Provide legal, administrative, and other appropriate means of representation, including individual and systemic representation, to people with significant mental health diagnoses who are at risk of entering the criminal law system and people currently in forensic psychiatric units and carceral settings;
Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect and draft investigative reports;
Monitor service providers for abuse, neglect, and compliance with federal and state laws and draft monitoring reports;
Consult with professionals such as attorneys, physicians, psychologists, therapists, educators, and others to identify options and barriers for individuals and groups;
Lead and support DRNY projects, project teams, and initiatives that foster self-determination and self-advocacy, and coalition building;
Lead and participate in task forces, coalitions, and committees as assigned, as well as conduct training and outreach activities;
Maintain accurate, confidential files;
Maintain accurate time records and client records, including accurate use of the client tracking database for DRNY to meet its programmatic and fiscal responsibilities, and to obtain prevailing party attorney fees when appropriate;
May be asked to provide multilingual client support;
Travel throughout New York State and outside of New York State as necessary to perform assigned job tasks.
Demonstrated interest and commitment to public interest law;
Relationship-building skills;
Multilingual skills preferred;
Must be a New York State resident; Work and reside in New York State consistent with DRNY's policies.
Public interest, civil rights, or disability law experience;
Litigation and administrative hearing experience;
A Staff Attorney usually performs work remotely or in an office environment. The mission of the organization may sometimes take a Staff Attorney to non-standard workplaces. A Staff Attorney will be expected to travel within and outside the state as necessary.
The annualized salary range for the Staff Attorney position is between $62,000 and $115,000.
DRNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees. This includes employer-paid premiums for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Full-time employees also receive generous paid time off benefits and are eligible for our SEP IRA and 403 (b) retirement plans.
To view more about our organization, check out our YouTube videos highlighting DRNY's mission in advocating for the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. Please visit our DRNY YouTube Channel and review our DRNY Press Releases.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Disability Rights New York - Brooklyn
PAIMI 2026 Staff Attorney
This position is currently accepting applications.