Advocacy Attorney
Company: Paralyzed Veterans of America
Location: Washington
Posted on: September 21, 2023
Job Description:
Job Details
Job Location: Washington, District of Columbia - Washington, DC
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
DescriptionWorking at PVA provides the opportunity to join a
diverse and passionate team of individuals committed to improving
the lives of veterans, specifically the lives of veterans with
spinal cord injuries and disease and their caregivers.
At PVA, our employees know they are making a difference every day.
Our unique backgrounds and cultures blend together to help us
fulfill PVA's mission. So, whether you're at our National Office in
Washington, D.C., or one of our several service offices across the
country, you have the benefit of knowing that everything you do is
part of PVA's effort to help our veterans. Join us and make a
difference!
Job Title: Advocacy Attorney
Reports To: Chief Policy Officer
Position Overview: Responsible for advising the Chief Policy
Officer on legal aspects of laws, regulations dealing with
disability issues and monitoring litigation involving and of
interest to PVA. Interacts with congressional staff and assists,
supports, and follows the direction of the Chief Policy
Officer.
Position responsibilities and duties:
- Works to enforce the basic goals and purposes of the National
Advocacy Program, including ensuring that various sections of Title
V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986, and
related legislation are effectively implemented and enforced and
the availability of disability-related benefits and
services.
- Responds to chapter requests for legal assistance regarding
disability rights issues and serve as a liaison with regulatory
agency staff (including preparing written comments to proposed
agency regulations).
- Works with attorneys and others from member organizations of
the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD), National
Disability Leadership Alliance, and the Disability Rights Bar
Association
- Reviews and monitors material received from various information
sources, including, among others, the Federal Register and the
Congressional Record. Alerts staff members of impending legislative
or regulatory proposals, action taken on such proposals, and other
relevant information concerning Congressional or agency
action.
- Assists the Chief Policy Officer in such areas as:
- Analysis of proposed agency regulations that affect the civil
rights of members and others with disabilities and access to
disability-related benefits and services, ensuring that PVA's
interests are reflected in written comments to those regulations
and monitoring the implementation of such regulations.
- Acts as liaison with attorneys representing PVA and others with
disabilities in conjunction with the Office of the General
Counsel.
- Provides legal assistance and direction to PVA members and
others with disabilities concerning discrimination in employment,
housing, transportation, etc., or who are experiencing other legal
problems directly related to their disability.
- Assists in coordinating advocacy efforts nationwide between the
National Office, PVA Chapters, and disability rights organizations
by gathering and disseminating information and providing
information and referral.
- Assists PVA Chapters with developing advocacy programs through
training, technical assistance and complaint
investigation.
- Assists in training Chapter advocates through participation in
national advocacy training seminars concerning, among other topics,
establishing contracts, coalition building, negotiation techniques,
federal laws and regulations, and how to make federal and state
requirements work locally.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school, be
admitted to the bar of a state or the District of Columbia, be a
member in good standing of that bar and maintain an active license
to practice law.
- Must possess sufficient experience to gain familiarity with
relevant issues.
- Must possess experience in the areas of civil or disability
rights, public interest law, or health care. Additional experience
in veterans' health care and benefits matters is
preferred.
- A background in regulatory or legislative affairs is
desired.
- Must possess superior decision-making skills and superior
written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Computer literacy is required.
Top Perks and Benefits:
- Hybrid work schedule: Working 2 days in the office and 3 days
fromhome.
- Employer-Paid Benefits - Employer-paid benefits like Medical
Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability.
- Healthcare Insurance - Affordable Medical, Vision, and Dental
options for team members and their families.
- Optional Insurance - Including Accident, Critical Illness,
Short-Term Disability, and more.
- 401k Match-401k retirement savings plan with a guaranteed
employer contribution and matching option.
- Tuition Reimbursement - We empower our team to be the very best
they can be by offering a competitive reimbursement plan for
education related to your role.
- Work-Life Balance - We honor 14 paid holidays, vacation leave
starting at 15 days per year, and sick leave with no limit on the
amount to be accrued.
- Additional Benefits -Health Savings Account with an employer
contribution, Parking & Transit Spending Accounts, Flexible
Spending Accounts, TicketsAtWork Membership, and more!
Qualifications
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Keywords: Paralyzed Veterans of America, Washington DC , Advocacy Attorney, Legal , Washington, DC
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