Civil & Human Rights Attorney (Remote Position)

Mecartea & Associates PLLC Serving Arizona & Texas Position Overview Mecartea & Associates PLLC is seeking a dedicated, mission-driven Human & Civil Rights Attorney to join our growing team. This is a fully remote position supporting clients across Arizona and Texas, with occasional travel for hearings or in-person proceedings as required. The ideal candidate is passionate about fighting injustice, advocating for marginalized communities, and addressing violations of civil liberties, human rights, and constitutional protections. This role supports individuals experiencing discrimination, abuse, governmental misconduct, unlawful detainment, ADA and disability rights violations, and systemic inequality. Attorneys in this division collaborate closely with our Advocacy Team, Behavioral Health Oversight Division, Housing Services, Online Safety Division, and immigrant services programs. Key Responsibilities Civil & Human Rights Advocacy • Represent clients in cases involving discrimination, harassment, civil rights violations, disability rights violations, human trafficking, police misconduct, and injustices involving government agencies. • Prepare and litigate cases in state and federal courts, with remote filing and virtual hearings whenever available. • Draft complaints, motions, briefs, administrative filings, demand letters, and appeals. • Pursue injunctions, emergency protective filings, and high-priority rights cases. Client Support & Representation • Provide trauma-informed, client-centered legal counseling. • Conduct remote consultations, interviews, and case evaluations. • Build strategic case plans tailored to individual rights violations and circumstances. • Advocate for clients facing injustice within housing, healthcare, education, employment, or public-service systems. Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Work • Partner with case managers, investigators, social workers, and advocacy staff. • Coordinate with the Behavioral Health Oversight Division on ADA, human rights, and patient-rights cases. • Collaborate with the Online Division on digital rights, harassment, and safety cases. • Participate in cross-state initiatives addressing systemic inequality. Documentation & Compliance • Ensure accurate documentation, case notes, and timely filings. • Maintain strict ethical compliance, confidentiality, and professional standards. • Follow both Arizona and Texas procedural requirements (dual-licensure supported). Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. • Active license to practice in Arizona or Texas (dual licensure preferred; must be willing to become licensed in the other state). • 2–7 years of experience in civil rights, human rights, constitutional law, or related fields preferred. • Strong litigation, negotiation, and legal writing skills. • Experience working with marginalized, vulnerable, or underserved populations strongly preferred. • Must be comfortable with fully remote work, digital case management systems, and virtual hearings. Preferred Competencies • Trauma-informed advocacy • Understanding of ADA, Fair Housing, Title VII, Section 1983, and related federal protections • Experience with government accountability cases • Familiarity with behavioral health, disability rights, or immigration intersections • Ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes cases with professionalism and empathy Job Type: Part-time Pay: $66,674.99 - $80,296.77 per year Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job