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Staff Attorney

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$62K - $115K/yr

... achieve disability justice and protect civil rights. We dismantle the structural oppression of ... Maintain accurate, confidential files; * Assist in preparing reports to funding sources; * Maintain ...

Staff Attorney

Rochester, NY · On-site

$62K - $115K/yr

Maintain accurate, confidential files; * Assist in preparing reports to funding sources; * Maintain ... Public interest, civil rights, or disability law experience; * Litigation and administrative ...

Staff Attorney

Rochester, NY · On-site

$62K - $115K/yr

... achieve disability justice and protect civil rights. We dismantle the structural oppression of ... Maintain accurate, confidential files; * Assist in preparing reports to funding sources; * Maintain ...

Staff Attorney-Albany

Albany, NY · On-site

$62 - $115/hr

With a focus on civil rights and disability justice, DRNY actively works to break down the systemic ... Maintain accurate, confidential files; * Assist in preparing reports to funding sources; * Maintain ...

Staff Attorney

Albany, NY · On-site

$62K - $115K/yr

... achieve disability justice and protect civil rights. We dismantle the structural oppression of ... Maintain accurate, confidential files; * Assist in preparing reports to funding sources; * Maintain ...

Staff Attorney

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$62K - $115K/yr

... achieve disability justice and protect civil rights. We dismantle the structural oppression of ... Maintain accurate, confidential files; * Assist in preparing reports to funding sources; * Maintain ...

Staff Attorney

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$62K - $115K/yr

... achieve disability justice and protect civil rights. We dismantle the structural oppression of ... Maintain accurate, confidential files; * Assist in preparing reports to funding sources; * Maintain ...

Staff Attorney

Albany, NY · On-site

$62K - $115K/yr

... achieve disability justice and protect civil rights. We dismantle the structural oppression of ... Maintain accurate, confidential files; * Assist in preparing reports to funding sources; * Maintain ...

Executive Assistant

Washington, DC · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full ... Assistant • Job Type: Full-time • Reports To: President & CEO and Senior Executive Assistant ...

Executive Director

San Bernardino, CA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Personal Assistant Referrals and Training * Transportation Advocacy and Support Rolling Start ... The Opportunity This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a proven disability rights and ...

Executive Director

San Bernardino, CA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Personal Assistant Referrals and Training * Transportation Advocacy and Support Rolling Start ... The Opportunity This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a proven disability rights and ...

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How much do assistant disability rights jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant disability rights in the United States is $16.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Disability Rights vs Disability Rights Advocate?

AspectAssistant Disability RightsDisability Rights Advocate
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or associate degree; some roles may need certifications in disability services or advocacyOften requires a bachelor's degree or higher in social work, law, or related fields; certifications in advocacy or legal knowledge are common
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, community centers, or client homes; direct interaction with individuals with disabilitiesCommunity organizations, legal settings, or policy environments; focus on advocacy and policy change
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies, healthcare providersLegal organizations, advocacy groups, government agencies

Assistant Disability Rights roles focus on providing direct support and assistance to individuals with disabilities, often requiring less formal education. Disability Rights Advocates work on policy, legal, and systemic change, usually with higher educational requirements. Both roles are vital in promoting disability rights but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Disability Rights job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,745 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Post Bar Fellow - Immigration Rights

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach

Oakland, CA • On-site

$70K - $89K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

About Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
API Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization focused on the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. A growing community-based organization founded in 1975, our mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate direct services to the most marginalized segments of our community including low-income women, seniors, immigrants, and youth. With offices in Oakland and San Francisco, our work is focused in the areas of Gender-based Violence, Immigration and Immigrant Rights, Disability Rights, Senior Law and Elder Abuse, Anti-Human Trafficking, Youth Violence Prevention, Anti API Hate Violence, the preservation of affordable housing and small businesses, and other social justice issues.
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Supervising Attorney for Immigrant Rights, the Post Bar Fellow in Immigrant Rights will assist with various legal services to low-income clients, particularly but not exclusively in the area of immigration. They will actively participate in community outreach, represent the organization at various forums, and assist in the broader administrative tasks of the organization. This role will be instrumental in our mission to serve underserved Asian, Pacific Islander, and BIPOC communities in the Greater Bay Area and is based in our East Bay office. Once the fellow passes the California Bar, there is a potential to transition to a Staff Attorney position.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide case management and assist with legal services under the supervision of a licensed attorney to eligible clients, particularly but not exclusively in the area of immigrant rights. Casework will include removal defense, asylum, naturalization services, and various petitions such as U, T, SIJS and VAWA.
• Staff clinics and workshops at locations accessible to clients.
• Engage in community education and outreach activities.
• Provide intake services with potential clients.
• Represent API Legal Outreach at meetings with community partners, funders and collaboratives.
• Assist with administrative and fundraising work of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and experience working on behalf of underserved immigrant communities.
• Law school graduate and awaiting Bar results (planning to take or have taken the California Bar).
• Ability to work independently; detail-oriented; aptitude to function well in a multicultural team environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, and client-centered advocacy skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Fluency in API language or Spanish
• Bicultural skills relevant to low-income communities.
To Apply:
Please click on the links below to apply and send your cover letter and resume with three professional references. In the subject line, please write Post Bar Fellow- Immigrant Rights. In your cover letter, please address the following questions: Why did you apply to APILO? How does the mission inspire you? How does your background and experience support APILO's work?
Equal Employment Opportunity:
API Legal Outreach is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.