Attorney jobs in Topeka, KS

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.

Full Job Description Available Here: https://www.drckansas.org/about/job-openings/disability-rights-attorney-job-description.pdf

If you have questions or need an alternative format, contact DRC at 785-273-9661, ext. 117 or in response to the posting on Indeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• license to practice law in Kansas (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Topeka, KS 66603