Disability Rights Wisconsin is the state’s Protection and Advocacy system, charged with protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities and keeping them free from abuse and neglect. The Managing Attorney - Litigation oversees the Litigation Team to work on systemic change issues that impact a broad range of people with disabilities in Wisconsin. The Managing Attorney- Litigation will lead a team of attorneys and advocates in areas of law including employment, housing, special education, civil rights, victim rights, conditions of confinement, and access to community services. They will maintain their own case load and co-counsel with Litigation Team attorneys and/or advocates on their litigation or administrative hearing cases to help them build their own litigation expertise.
Rate: $88,608 to $101,115, depending on experience
Location: This is a Madison or Milwaukee office position. Hybrid work is available. The applicant must be a Wisconsin resident.
Qualifications
Required:
- Juris Doctorate law degree and licensed to practice law in Wisconsin or eligible within 6 months of hire.
- 8+ years of experience litigating individual and/or group cases with a record of taking litigation matters forward from investigation through all stages of litigation in state and/or federal courts and administrative forums, including trial, negotiation, mediation, and other forms of resolution.
- Experience and/or demonstrated interest in advocating for the legal rights of people with disabilities and/or other vulnerable populations.
- Experience working with people of culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with excellent written and verbal communication skills that include legal research and writing skills.
- Ability to travel within the state as the litigation schedule requires.
- Computer skills include email, word processing, and use of the internet, and using Microsoft Edge, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
- Experience or strong interest in mentoring junior lawyers and working as part of a litigation team.
For full job description and application information, see Careers - Disability Rights Wisconsin
