Managing Attorney – Advocacy And Investigations

Disability Rights Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI, United States
Base: $88,000 to $101,000 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Team leadership and coordination
Legal and systemic advocacy
Grant management and compliance
Disability Rights Wisconsin is committed to protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities through legal and systemic advocacy while fostering a supportive work environment with excellent benefits

Job Summary

  • Disability Rights Wisconsin is committed to protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities through legal and systemic advocacy while fostering a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.
  • The Managing Attorney role involves leadership of short-term advocacy and investigations teams, grant management, and direct engagement in strategic legal cases to drive systemic change.
  • Permanent employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance with employer contributions, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and access to programs like Employee Assistance and Sabbatical Leave.

Matching Summary

Disability Rights Wisconsin is committed to protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities through legal and systemic advocacy while fostering a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Salary

Base: $88,000 to $101,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, paid time off, and other employee benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • team leadership and coordination
  • legal and systemic advocacy
  • grant management and compliance
  • advocacy plan development
  • supervision of attorneys and advocates
  • outreach and training delivery
  • hybrid work options

Nice-to-have

  • knowledge of public policy
  • experience with social justice movements
  • multilingual skills including Spanish, Hmong, or ASL
  • effective supervisory skills
  • collaborative strategy development
  • professional development facilitation

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate and Wisconsin law license or eligibility
  • Eight years progressive leadership experience
  • Experience with culturally diverse populations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently
  • Wisconsin residency required

Work Rights

Must be Wisconsin resident

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