Managing Attorney-Litigation

Who is Disability Rights Wisconsin?

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. Employing a variety of means, 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 are seeking employees who value this work. In turn we treat our employees well, offering a supportive environment, talented colleagues, excellent benefits, and generous leave.

Disability Rights Wisconsin arose out of a disability civil rights movement demanding that the abuse of people with disabilities end and that people with disabilities be included in life, school, workplaces, and communities. Our core values include Diversity, Dignity, Independence, Accessibility, Inclusion, Human Rights, and Liberation.

A diversity-based approach to disability rights recognizes the intersectional nature of oppression experienced by people with disabilities from marginalized and underserved communities. We work to specifically address disability-related injustices at the intersections of disability and race; disability and gender and gender identity; disability and gender-based violence; and more. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment at Disability Rights Wisconsin.

Managing Attorney-Litigation

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:

• prior relevant employment experience;
• candidate attributes applicable to social justice and disability advocacy work;
• grant coordination experience if applicable;
• 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 for this position is a:

• resume or work experience history or both, that details your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications needed for this position.
• cover letter, or email or letter of interest.

Application Deadline: End of day on August 18, 2025. Applications received by this date will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Alternate Formats: You can request alternate formats of this position announcement. You may submit your application materials in alternate formats if needed.

Job Summary

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. The Managing Attorney – Litigation will also help to set priorities for the Team and create and support the workflow to bring cases successfully from investigation to litigation and to work on strategic direction beyond litigation to tackle issues that supports 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%