Managing Attorney-Litigation

Overview

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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. Our advocates and attorneys use individual casework and systems advocacy to achieve positive changes in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We offer a supportive environment, talented colleagues, excellent benefits, and generous leave. Our core values include Diversity, Dignity, Independence, Accessibility, Inclusion, Human Rights, and Liberation.

Job Information

Full Time Equivalent : 1.0 FTE (40 Hours per week), Exempt

Reports to : Director of Legal and Advocacy Services

Rate : $88,608 to $101,115 Attorney Pay Scale

Compensation at Disability Rights Wisconsin is based on a tiered calculation scale that considers and adds on to the pay scale, including prior relevant employment experience, attributes related to social justice and disability advocacy, grant coordination experience if applicable, and supervision experience if applicable.

Location

This is a Madison or Milwaukee office position. Hybrid work is available. The applicant must be a Wisconsin resident.

Job Hours

Work to be completed during core office hours; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to Apply

Application Instructions : Required materials include a resume or work experience history detailing qualifications and a cover letter or email / letter of interest.

Application Deadline : End of day on September 5, 2025. Applications received by this date will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Alternate Formats : Alternate formats of this position announcement available upon request.

Job Summary

The Managing Attorney - Litigation oversees the Litigation Team to work on systemic change issues affecting a broad range of people with disabilities in Wisconsin. The Managing Attorney – Litigation will lead a team of attorneys and advocates in areas including employment, housing, special education, civil rights, victim rights, conditions of confinement, and access to community services. They will maintain their own caseload and co-counsel on litigation or administrative hearing cases to build litigation expertise. The Managing Attorney – Litigation will help set priorities for the Team and create and support the workflow to bring cases from investigation to litigation and to work on strategic direction beyond litigation to tackle issues that support DRW's mission. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality legal services, supports the professional development of team members, and advances litigation strategies that drive systemic change for the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Oversight – 40%

Work with the Litigation Team to develop potential cases for systemic impact litigation. Collaborate with Managing Attorney – Intake, Referral & Short-Term Advocacy to identify issues and strategize to ensure the most impactful use of DRW's resources to meet the legal needs of people with disabilities and advance systemic change.

Maintain a limited caseload of strategic or high-profile litigation.

Collaborate with Director of Legal & Advocacy Services, Managing Attorney – Intake, Referral & Short-Term Advocacy, and Public Policy Manager to develop cohesive strategies to address Litigation Team priority issues and responses to litigation.

Ensure team compliance with ethical rules, organizational policies, and funder requirements.

Adhere to all Disability Rights Wisconsin policies and procedures including work hours; timesheets; file maintenance; confidentiality and security.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Travel

This position requires up to 20% travel throughout the State of Wisconsin. Travel is anticipated to average 5 to 8 days per month, which may include an overnight stay. The travel schedule is expected to vary throughout the calendar year. While travel dates are typically scheduled far in advance, the position could require travel on short notice.

Day travel : monthly, up to 8 days a month.

Overnight travel : monthly, up to 4 days a month.

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA)

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status following Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Our organization is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

Date of Job Description : July 2025

The Pay Range For This Role Is 88,608 - 101,115 USD per year (Madison Office)

Job Details

Director

Full-time

Legal

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