Intake and Self-Advocacy Attorney
3 days ago
Denver
Job DescriptionSalary: $79,000$90,000/year Disability Law Colorado (DLC) is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to securing the rights of the more than one million Coloradans with disabilities. As Colorados Protection and Advocacy System, we use our federal authority to root out discrimination, abuse, and neglectfrom schools to prisons, nursing homes to voting booths. For more information, visit disabilitylawco.org. RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide self-advocacy assistance and referrals to clients via Disability Law Colorados intake system., • Develop and maintain self-advocacy resources (toolkits, videos, guides, referral lists, etc.)., • Support and train non-attorney intake specialists., • Review and triage case files and complaints., • Engage in outreach, workshops, and disability rights education., • Track legal trends and recommend advocacy strategies based on intake data., • Participate in litigation, investigations, or policy work as needed. The Intake Attorney will: • Collaborate with the intake team:, • Provide ongoing training and support to intake staff, improving their ability to address advocacy needs, such as drafting reasonable accommodation letters and supporting self-advocacy efforts., • Triage requests for help and assign them to intake staff for follow-up., • Directly enhance intake efficiency by offering expert guidance on complex cases, ensuring timely and effective responses to service requests., • Promote high-quality services across all client interactions, fostering consistent support and advocacy statewide., • Serve as the primary legal resource for complex intake cases, ensuring quality and consistency in advocacy services., • Enhance client services:, • Evaluate clients ability to navigate complex administrative processes., • Provide direct advocacy and legal services to individuals facing barriers in accessing services, including government services, health care, and employment., • Strengthen resources and accessibility:, • Update and develop self-advocacy tools and materials to reflect current policies and best practices, such as step-by-step guides, templates for reasonable accommodation requests, fact sheets explaining legal rights, and checklists for navigating systems., • Promote systemic improvements:, • Identify systemic barriers and advocate for policy changes that improve accessibility and protections for Coloradans with disabilities., • Collaborate with staff to manage and analyze data:, • Analyze data from the case management database and other sources to identify trends and systemic barriers and to recommend advocacy strategies based on intake data. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • J.D. and admission to Colorado Bar (or ability to be admitted within 6 months of starting work)., • 6+ months of legal experience and experience with marginalized populations., • Excellent communication, organizational, editing, and research skills., • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff and external partners., • Passion for disability justice, equity, and self-advocacy. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT Applicants for this position must live in Colorado or be willing to relocate to Colorado before beginning employment. We allow employees to work from home or from our Denver office, with the understanding that they will meet in person as needed to conduct their job functions and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and partners. We provide equipment to employees to work successfully in a remote environment, including but not limited to laptops and phones. The Intake Attorney is a member of the Mission Support team and collaborates across the agency to advance the mission of Disability Law Colorado. The intake attorney has no supervisory responsibilities. This position reports to the Director of Mission Support. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This is an exempt, full-time position. The hiring range is $79,000$90,000/year depending on experience. Employee benefits include a 403(b) retirement savings plan and medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY We are committed to providing a work environment that is free of unlawful discrimination and unlawful harassment. Disability Law Colorado prohibits harassment and discrimination based on disability; age; ancestry; national origin or ethnicity; citizenship; immigration status; race; color; hair style or hair texture; marital, registered domestic partner, or civil union status; pregnancy and perceived pregnancy (including breastfeeding or related medical conditions); religion; sex; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation or an employers perception thereof; wage disclosures; lawful off-duty, off-premises activities; because the person is a victim of a crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; military or veterans status; family or medical care leave status; or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates should use Bamboo to submit a cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume. For priority consideration, submit applications by November 10, 2025. We will consider applications as they are received. Disability Law Colorado strives to build a team that reflects the community we serve. The call of disability rights work is: Nothing about us without us. We encourage candidates with disabilities and others with lived experience and diverse backgrounds to apply. Apply to the position via the link provided. For questions about the position, contact Gina Brown, Director of Mission Support, .