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Asian Law Caucus

Housing Rights Fellow

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$87K - $137K/yr

They may also engage in policy advocacy that arises from our representation and outreach work ... disability, medical condition (including HIV, cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for disability rights advocates in California is $25.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $28.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Disability Rights Advocates vs Disability Rights Specialist?

AspectDisability Rights AdvocatesDisability Rights Specialist
CredentialsLegal education, law degree, or legal backgroundRelevant certifications, social work, or advocacy training
Work EnvironmentLegal settings, non-profits, advocacy organizationsCommunity organizations, healthcare, social services
Employer & IndustryLegal firms, non-profits focused on disability rightsHealthcare providers, social service agencies

Disability Rights Advocates primarily focus on legal action and policy change to protect disability rights, often working in legal or non-profit settings. Disability Rights Specialists typically work directly with individuals or communities, providing support and advocacy within social or healthcare environments. Both roles require knowledge of disability issues, but their focus and work settings differ.

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Infographic showing various Disability Rights Advocates job openings in California 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 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,363 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

Staff Attorney

People With Disabilities Foundation

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

PWDF seeks a Staff Attorney (SA). People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) is a small nonprofit agency located in San Francisco which focuses on equal access for clients with psychiatric, developmental and/or neurological disabilities. Approximately 70% of cases are SSI and SSDI disability hearings and appeals. The rest are disability rights (discrimination). Applicants should look at website before applying to understand the scope of our work and submit a more meaningful cover letter .

Compensation: Compensation: $95,000-$105,000 base salary for full-time (35 hours per week), DOE; minimum 6 months' to 2 years’ recent experience. Applicants who are interested in part-time should state so in cover letter. Salary for part-time will be pro-rated. Benefits include health and dental insurance, vacation hours, commuter checks, etc., after 90 days. PWDF is looking into adding long-term disability insurance benefits. 6 months’ probation. Holidays from start.

Duties:
(1) Must produce results within 6 to 12 months to continue in position.
(2) Oversee disability rights issues, including for representation in federal court; Social Security/SSI disability, employment, education, health care, housing, and related subjects.
(3) Oversee legal aspects of seminars, trainings, e-newsletter, training videos, and guest speaking.
(4) Remain updated with respect to both law and psychiatry, e.g., read monthly published studies in APA monthly publication.
(5) Oversee preparation of advocacy reports for Board meetings.
(6) Represent PWDF; e.g., vendor contracts and HR matters.
(7) Communicate and coordinate with other organizations serving our target population.
(8) Monitor income and expenses as necessary; prepare reports relating to advocacy side of Agency.
(9) Current affairs and research requirement; responsible for keeping abreast of mental health and disability issues, e.g., keeping up to date in relevant health care articles and governmental agencies’ reports.
(10) Other duties as requested.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, highly organized, and will possess the ability to work and communicate in diverse communities. Must be reliable, flexible and able to work within deadlines e.g., work with bookkeeper, program managers, other attorneys and paralegals. Proficient computer skills required, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Most importantly, candidates must be committed to providing advocacy for people with primarily but not exclusively mental and/or developmental disabilities (DD) and/or neurological impairments and must be willing to work enthusiastically toward achieving PWDF’s mission. See www.pwdf.org .

Additional qualifications:
Required:
1. Licensed California attorney. Minimum 6 months' to 2 years relevant experience, e.g., civil rights nonprofit experience and litigation in federal court.
2. Exceptional communication skills, ability to write clearly, including attention for detail.
3. A record of achievement in leading teams of people.
4. Preferred: Experience in Social Security/SSI disability is very helpful, employment, health care, housing, Medicare, Med-Cal, post-secondary education.

Please do not apply if you do not already live within commuting distance. To apply, send cover letter and resume. Writing sample will be required.

Company Description

See www.pwdf.org