[Jobs] Position with ABA Commission on mental andPhysicalDisability law

[Peter Altschul]

Hi:

It's just possible that the salary is reasonable.

First, the job encourages, but does not require, a law degree.  Someone with
assistive technology background with knowledge of the ADA and good
presentation skills might be a strong candidate.

Secondly, while it is true that lawyers in the private sector make far more
than the listed salary, the salary is quite competitive when compared to
nonprofits.

Best, Peter 



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Subject: Re: [Jobs] Position with ABA Commission on mental
andPhysicalDisability law

I appreciate having this job announcement but it really begs the question 
re: the equality of salaries for individuals working in the field of 
disability. The ABA should be ashamed of itself. No lawyer or 
law-knowledgeable person I know is going to jump at this position given the 
salary. They can make 23X this much in other positions. There is a lot to be

said for commitment to the field but this is the ABA. They given millions of

dollars each year to various programs and projects. That they are offering a

salary in this low range says that they are throwing a net to people with 
disabilities because so many either are unemployed or underemployed. If the 
agencies in the filed don't support the skill set of people with 
disabilities (assuming they have the right qualifications and competency 
stet) then what should we expect of others.  After taxes this is not a 
significant income and more, it is not consistent with legal professionals 
in the field.

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Subject: [Jobs] Position with ABA Commission on mental and 
PhysicalDisability law


Special Projects and Technology Coordinator
Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law
E4 ($42,404 - $53,006)
Full Time Position - 37.5 hrs/week
Position # C227

The American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical
Disability Law is seeking a highly motivated individual with good oral
and written communication skills committed to the inclusion of lawyers,
judges, and law students with disabilities into the legal profession.
This individual must have a sound background in disability law,
particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act; be comfortable and
experienced in showing other people and organizational entities what
they need to do in order to provide accommodations to persons with a
wide range of disabilities; and have the necessary experience to help
reorganize and oversee the maintenance of the Commission's website and
web pages for that web site, particularly those pages devoted to
employment and accommodations for lawyers, judges, and law students with
disabilities.

The candidate should have a law degree or a comparable professional
degree and/or experience, plus demonstrable knowledge about disability
rights and accommodations for people with disabilities. Candidates with
disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, women, and candidates with
differing sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to
apply.

To apply for this position please visit the ABA website
http://www.abanet.org/hr/ and select "Washington, DC" then look under
the "Other" section.





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