At Disability Rights Texas (DRTx), you’ll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a lasting impact on the lives of Texans with disabilities. Our team of more than 120 dedicated professionals serves all 254 counties across Texas, working every day to protect and advance the legal rights of people with disabilities. If you’re looking for work that combines purpose, collaboration, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.
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Ready to make a difference? Explore our current openings and apply online through our Career Center. We update opportunities regularly, so check back often if you don’t see a position that matches your interests.
Why Work at DRTx?
- Meaningful work that improves lives across Texas
- Collaborative and mission-driven colleagues
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Competitive benefits and generous paid time off
- Commitment to providing high-quality legal advocacy and public service
A Clear Mission. A Dedicated Team.
At DRTx, our mission is to help people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law so they can participate fully in every aspect of community life.
We believe every person deserves dignity, respect, opportunity, and equal access. Our work helps protect individuals from discrimination, neglect, abuse, and exploitation while promoting independence and inclusion.
None of this would be possible without our talented employees. Whether you work directly with clients or support our mission behind the scenes, every role at DRTx contributes to improving lives across Texas.
Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Medical (PPO), dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Agency-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Agency-paid Long-Term Disability insurance
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement & Financial Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution, whether or not you contribute
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Loan Repayment Assistance Program (attorney positions)
Paid Time Off
- 14 paid holidays each year
- Agency closure during the week between Christmas and New Year’s
- Vacation leave accrued at 8 hours per month
- Sick leave accrued at 8 hours per month
- 32 hours of personal leave each fiscal year*
*Leave accruals are prorated for part-time employees.
Important Notices
E-Verify
DRTx participates in E-Verify®, the federal program that confirms employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. Learn more about E-Verify®.
Recruitment Agencies
DRTx does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from search firms or staffing agencies for positions that have not been specifically authorized. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to DRTx become the property of the organization, and no placement fees will be paid unless a written agreement is in place prior to the submission.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DRTx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to serving Texans with disabilities.
