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How much do disability rights attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for disability rights attorney in California is $117,538.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $153,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a disability rights attorney do?

A Disability Rights Attorney is a legal professional who advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities. They work on cases involving discrimination, accessibility, education, employment, and public accommodations under laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These attorneys may represent clients in court, negotiate settlements, and provide guidance on legal compliance. Their goal is to ensure that people with disabilities receive equal opportunities and are protected from unfair treatment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a disability rights attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Disability Rights Attorney, you need a law degree, active bar membership, and in-depth knowledge of disability law, such as the ADA and Section 504. Familiarity with legal research databases, case management software, and courtroom procedures is typically required. Exceptional advocacy, empathy, and strong written and verbal communication skills help build trust with clients and influence legal outcomes. These skills are vital to effectively represent individuals with disabilities, ensure compliance, and drive systemic change.

What are some common challenges disability rights attorneys face when advocating for clients?

Disability Rights Attorneys often encounter challenges related to complex and evolving regulations, balancing large caseloads, and navigating bureaucratic systems to secure accommodations and protections for clients. They may need to educate employers, schools, or public entities on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant laws. Additionally, building trust with clients—who may have experienced discrimination or systemic barriers—requires empathy, patience, and strong communication skills. Collaborating with social workers, healthcare professionals, and advocacy groups is also a key part of the role.

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

AspectDisability Rights AttorneyDisability Advocate
CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), State Bar LicenseNo formal legal credentials required, but often experienced in disability issues
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, courts, legal clinicsNonprofits, community organizations, advocacy groups
Employer & IndustryLegal industry, government agencies
Primary FocusLegal representation, litigation, legal advicePolicy advocacy, awareness campaigns, support services

Disability Rights Attorneys focus on legal representation and litigation to protect clients' rights, while Disability Advocates work on policy change and raising awareness without necessarily providing legal services. Both roles are vital in advancing disability rights but differ in their methods and credentials.

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Infographic showing various Disability Rights Attorney job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 5% Temporary. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,538 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

Staff Attorney - Immigration and Anti-Human Trafficking

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Provide legal representation and consultations in immigration-related remedies including removal defense, asylum, naturalization, U, T, and VAWA petitions.

  • Represent clients at interviews before USCIS and hearings before EOIR Immigration Judges.

  • Engage in community outreach, staff clinics and workshops, and assist with organizational administrative and fundraising tasks.

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  

Reporting to the Supervising Attorney for Immigrant Rights, the Staff Attorney in Immigrant Rights/Anti-Human Trafficking will offer legal representation to low-income clients across various immigration-related remedies. 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 San Francisco or East Bay office depending on space and program need. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive legal representation and consultations in areas including removal defense, asylum, naturalization services, and various petitions such as U, T, and VAWA.
  • Conduct thorough legal assessments with clients to screen for potential immigration remedies and other legal needs.
  • Represent clients at interviews before USCIS and hearings before EOIR Immigration Judges
  • Engage in community education and outreach activities.
  • Staff clinics and workshops at locations accessible to clients.
  • Offer technical assistance and training to both community and public agencies.
  • Represent API Legal Outreach at meetings with community partners, funders and collaboratives.
  • Supervise volunteers, interns, and pro bono attorneys when required.
  • Assist with the organizational administrative and fundraising tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of litigation and/or work experience in low-income communities, particularly serving recent immigrants.
  • Strong commitment to social justice and serving the underserved.
  • Proven advocacy and courtroom skills, especially for LEP clients.
  • Membership in good standing of the California or another US Bar; provisional bar candidates will also be considered.
  • Ability to work independently; detail-oriented; aptitude to function well in a multicultural team environment.
  • Reside within 75 miles of the API Legal Outreach office.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with legal software like Legal Server.
  • Possession of a California driver's license and personal vehicle.
  • Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish, Cantonese, or another API language.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching funds
  • 14 paid holidays, including floating holiday
  • PTO, sick leave
  • 100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision plans
  • pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

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 Staff Attorney - Immigrant Rights/Anti-Human Trafficking. 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.