Job Duties Minnesota Disability Law Center - Deputy Director

Position Type: Regular Full-Time Exempt

Location: Metro Location (Office in Minneapolis)

Introduction:

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid's Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) serves as the protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in Minnesota. MDLC is seeking a full-time Deputy Director to lead and coordinate the work of MDLC. This Deputy Director position provides primary leadership and direction for the MDLC and its statewide impact, and represents MDLC within the disability rights community and to the public at large. This position will be a member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Executive Director. This position will work in collaboration with the MDLC Legal Director to ensure that MMLA/MDLC civil legal services at the Minnesota Disability Law Center are efficiently managed, strategically engaged, and culturally competent. This position ensures MDLC services are professionally and equitably provided to MMLA/MDLC's low-income, vulnerable, and underrepresented client communities. This position will be hybrid with an office at the Minneapolis office.

What's in it for you?

We believe in work-life harmony. This role offers the flexibility to blend remote work with in-office collaboration.

On Fridays, the office closes at noon and employees enjoy a half-day of paid flex time.

MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.

Why MMLA?

We're not just ticking boxes. We're genuinely committed to diversity. Bring your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives-we want them all!

Our mission? Equal justice for all. In your cover letter, tell us how your background can amplify this cause. Let's change our lives together.

Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We're building a respectful, supportive workplace where everyone thrives.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership in advancing organizational goals and objectives at MDLC, including MMLA's racial justice values, commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, and ensuring MMLA/MDLC's work is rooted in the communities it serves

Engage and coordinate with community and legal professional partnerships and collaborations in service area to provide high quality community-based legal services

Management of MDLC grant budgets, staffing allocations, and work planning for nine federal grants, state funding, and other non-federal grants in consultation with the grants manager and fiscal/administrative staff

Work with Grants Manager to explore, vet, and apply for new grant opportunities

Lead federal audits in collaboration with Grants Manager and Director of Operations

Oversight of a federally mandated Mental Health Advisory Council for work on behalf of people with mental health disabilities, ensuring Council remains in compliance with federal law requirements

Leading MMLA Board- MDLC Oversight Committee, ensuring Committee's membership and oversight meets federal requirements

Lead annual MDLC priority-setting process and five-year strategic plans, including shepherding it through Advisory Council, Oversight Committee, and MMLA Board approvals

Engagement with MMLA Board, including attendance at quarterly MMLA Board meetings to report on MDLC's work

Serving on MMLA's Management committee as the Deputy Director of the MDLC unit

Relationship-building with federal and state bench through participation on professional associations, committees, working groups, and boards

Oversee legislative policy work

Relationship-building with disability rights stakeholders

Building and maintaining relationships throughout the National Disability Rights Network, a network of disability rights advocates throughout the federal government

Sit on the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities as the MDLC representative

Supervise the MDLC Legal Director and the direct reports as assigned within MDLC

Manage a team of 20-25 attorneys and advocates

Oversee and manage law clerk program during summer session

Lead unit meetings through the year to provide training, collaboration, and discuss priority setting

Handling of client grievances pursuant to MMLA's policies in partnership with supervisors

Oversee ethics compliance

Lead the hiring, onboarding, and orientation of MDLC staff

Performs other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota or eligible for admission by reciprocity

Experience working with individuals with disabilities or with disability rights and advocacy

Five or more years of managerial experience

Eight or more years of legal experience

Three or more years of litigation experience

Demonstrated legal skills, including:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Effective litigation outcomes

Proven record of effective case handling and outcomes

Previous grant management experience, especially federal grants

Interest and ability to build and advance partnerships with advocacy groups, client communities, schools, service providers, agencies, and regulatory authorities

Experience with legislative, policy, and other systemic advocacy

Ability to obtain a Level V moderate risk public trust government clearance by the United States Government Office of Personnel Management is required for the position

Access to reliable transportation, as statewide travel is required

Experience with class action litigation is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

Lived experience with a disability or experience as a family member of a person with a disability

Second language ability, particularly Spanish, ASL, Hmong, or Somali

Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences

Compensation Information:

$88,817 to $122,447 (yrs 1-18) per year, depending on experience. This position includes benefits. Benefits include family medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, FSA, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off.

Application Submission:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, references, cover letter, and a brief diversity statement (1-2 paragraphs) at https://mylegalaid.org/employment by: March 1sh, 2025

If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Megan Cook at mcook@mylegalaid.org.

Please direct all other inquiries to hiring@mylegalaid.org.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity employer. This position is subject to collective bargaining agreements.

Minimum Education Required JD

Minimum Experience Required Licensed to practice law in Minnesota

Shift First (Day)

Number of Openings 1

Compensation $88,817.00 - $122,447.00 / Annually

Postal Code 55403

Place of Work

Hybrid

Requisition ID

6295

Job Type

Full Time

Job Benefits

Application Link

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