# Managing Attorney – Advocacy and Investigations **Employer:** Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) – Wisconsin’s Protection and Advocacy system **Location:** Milwaukee or Madison, WI (Hybrid options available) – *Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident* **Employment Type:** Full‑time (1 FTE, 40 hours/week) **Salary:** $88,000 – $101,000 per year **Reports To:** Director of Legal and Advocacy Services --- ## About Disability Rights Wisconsin Disability Rights Wisconsin protects the rights of individuals with disabilities and works to keep them free from abuse and neglect. Our core values are **Diversity, Dignity, Independence, Accessibility, Inclusion, Human Rights,** and **Liberation**. Key program areas: - Protection & Advocacy (addressing abuse/neglect, discrimination, and access to services) - Disability Benefits Specialist (helping people access Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance) - Family Care & IRIS Ombudsman (supporting community‑based living) - Victim Advocacy for crime victims with disabilities *Alternate formats of this posting are available upon request – contact hr@drwi.org.* --- ## Position Summary The Managing Attorney provides team leadership and coordination for short‑term advocacy and investigations. Responsibilities include: - Supervision of attorneys and advocates - Grant management and compliance - Development and implementation of advocacy plans - Direct legal and systemic advocacy work - Outreach, training, and quality assurance The role ensures high‑quality legal services, supports professional development, and advances systemic change for people with disabilities. --- ## Key Responsibilities | Area | % of Time | Primary Duties | |------|-----------|----------------| | **Team Oversight** | 40% | • Guide short‑term advocacy, investigations, and monitoring teams
• Allocate time and funding aligned with DRW mission and priorities
• Build individualized relationships with staff; promote professional development
• Supervise advocates, attorneys, students, and volunteers
• Ensure grant compliance | | **Legal & Advocacy Work** | 20% | • Maintain a limited caseload of strategic/high‑profile cases
• Provide advice, training, speaking engagements, and individual case handling
• Collaborate with litigation team on major cases
• Oversee advocacy, investigation, and monitoring programs | | **Collaborative Work** | 20% | • Develop agency‑wide advocacy strategies, especially cross‑disability issues
• Identify and document trends for program improvement
• Build expertise in key disability focus areas | | **Management & Compliance** | 15% | • Ensure compliance with ethical rules, policies, and funder requirements
• Track/report outcomes, deliverables, and grant objectives
• Contribute to budget planning and resource allocation
• Maintain positive relationships with funders and stakeholders | | **General Duties** | 5% | • Follow all DRW policies (hours, timesheets, confidentiality, security)
• Participate in all‑staff meetings and committees
• Perform other related duties as assigned | --- ## Minimum Qualifications - Juris Doctorate and licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice law in Wisconsin - **8 + years** of progressive leadership and management experience - Experience working with or directly contacting culturally diverse populations - Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills - Proficient with email, word processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, HRIS, and Outlook - Ability to work independently and as part of a management team; manage multiple projects simultaneously --- ## Preferred Qualifications - Direct experience with persons with disabilities or social‑justice movements (paid or volunteer) - Knowledge of public policy affecting disability rights - Strong supervisory and grant‑management skills - Ability to speak/write Spanish, Hmong, or ASL (in addition to English) --- ## Work Environment & Physical Demands - Ability to stand or sit for long periods, bend, reach, and operate office equipment - Perform repetitive motions (wrists, hands, fingers) - Occasionally lift/move objects up to 20 lb - Up to **20 %** independent travel --- ## Benefits (Permanent Employees – 20+ hrs/week) - **Health:** Employer‑contributed medical, dental, and vision coverage + Health Reimbursement Account - **Insurance:** Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance (employee, spouse, children), Critical Illness, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance - **Retirement:** 401(k) with employer contribution - **Flexible Spending Account** - **Paid Time Off:** 10 fixed holidays, 4 floating holidays, vacation, sick/caretaking leave, personal days, bereavement leave - **Additional:** Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, sabbatical leave, public student‑loan forgiveness eligibility (non‑direct forgiveness) --- ## Application Instructions 1. Prepare a **resume** and a **cover letter** that detail how your qualifications and experience meet the minimum and preferred requirements. 2. Submit the materials through the DRW application portal (or the link provided in the original posting). **Application Deadline:** Preferred consideration will be given to applications received **by March 31, 2026**. The position will remain open until filled. --- *Disability Rights Wisconsin is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability in accordance with Title VII, the ADA, USERRA, and related statutes.*

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