Staff Attorney (Crime Survivor Program)
Imagine for a moment, a world where every single person feels equal to another and every person feels a sense of belonging in their communities, places of work, among others.
At Disability Rights Oregon, this is more than just a dream. This is our life’s work. We envision a world in which people with disabilities have equal opportunity, full participation in our communities, and the ability to exercise meaningful choice. Every day, we strive to make Oregon a more welcoming place for people with disabilities.
Disability Rights Oregon is seeking a Staff Attorney for our Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Program who thrives in a team environment and has the drive and determination to advocate for people with disabilities who are survivors of crime.
The VOCA Attorney performs direct legal representation and advocacy services for individuals with disabilities who are survivors of all types of crimes, including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and abuse. The Attorney will enforce laws relating to the rights of people with disabilities and providing information and advice for self-advocacy to extend and enhance services to crime survivors with disabilities.
What we are looking for:
- A juris doctorate from an accredited law school, required.
- Active membership in Oregon State Bar or willingness to explore either reciprocity or to take the Oregon State Bar.
- Demonstrated advocacy and/or social services experience.
- Broad knowledge of quality services for people with disabilities.
- Broad knowledge of dynamics of trauma and impact of violence on adult crime survivors, especially survivors of domestic, physical and sexual violence, including evidence-based interview techniques.
- Experience in criminal law, civil rights, disability law, and/or other public interest law.
- Ability to work in a nonjudgmental way with survivors of violence and treat all people with dignity and respect.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Must be able to provide people with disabilities the opportunity for self-determination and empowerment.
- Patience, negotiating skills, and ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and communication needs.
- Works collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to operate a vehicle and willingness to travel as needed.
What we offer [besides a rewarding job!]:
- Flexible cafeteria benefit plan to use for employer sponsored Medical and Dental insurance
- 14 paid holidays including floating holidays
- Vacation time and paid sick leave
- Employer funded retirement account
- Cafeteria/ flexible spending accounts
- Competitive compensation
- Employer paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and short-term disability insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid association dues and professional development opportunities
What is the Duration of this Position?
This is grant-funded positions for 3-years. Although the grant is expected to end on December 31, 2023, the hope is that additional funding will be obtained to extend employment.
Interested?
We can’t wait to hear from you! For consideration, please email with your resume, list of potential references and a cover letter with relevant experience attached to jobs@droregon.org by Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Disability Rights Oregon is committed to creating a diverse workforce to strengthen our organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work helps shape the culture here at Disability Rights Oregon. We strive to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. All employment decisions at Disability Rights Oregon are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (18 and over), veteran status, uniform servicemember status, unemployment status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender-related identity and gender expression), marital status, family status, or an individual having been a victim of sexual abuse, including domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking.
If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply; please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please apply.