Managing Attorney – Advocacy And Investigations

Disability Rights Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI, US
Base: $88,000 to $101,000 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site (with hybrid options available)
Team leadership and coordination
Legal and systemic advocacy
Grant management and compliance
Disability Rights Wisconsin is seeking a Managing Attorney to lead advocacy and investigations focused on protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job Summary

  • Disability Rights Wisconsin is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities and promoting systemic change through advocacy and legal services.
  • The Managing Attorney role involves leadership of advocacy teams, direct legal work on strategic cases, and collaboration on agency-wide disability advocacy strategies.
  • Employees receive excellent benefits including health insurance contributions, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and support for professional growth in a culturally diverse environment.

Matching Summary

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Disability Rights Wisconsin is seeking a Managing Attorney to lead advocacy and investigations focused on protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Salary

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

Nice-to-have

  • experience with public policy
  • multilingual communication skills
  • knowledge of social justice movements
  • 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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