Managing Attorney, Victim Advocacy Program

Who is Disability Rights Wisconsin?

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.

• Protection & Advocacy for people with disabilities (addressing abuse/neglect, discrimination, access to services, education rights, institutional monitoring, and systemic reform).
• Disability Benefits Specialist (helping people access Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance).
• Family Care & IRIS Ombudsman (supporting people to remain in community-based settings).
• Victim Advocacy (advocacy and representation for crime victims with disabilities).

Full Time Equivalent:Full-time (40 Hours/week)

Reports to:Director of Legaland Advocacy Services

Rate:$88,600 to $101,200 (annually), depending on Experience.

Location:DRW has offices in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. This position can be assigned to any of these office locations, depending on the applicant’s residence.

Although Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are preferred locations, DRW is willing to consider remote options. If the employee lives within 45 miles of a Disability Rights Wisconsin office, they may work fully in-office or in a hybrid arrangement. Residency outside the 45-mile range qualifies for complete remote work.

Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident.

Job

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Application Instructions:
Submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications.

Final date to receive applications:February 16, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

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

The Managing Attorney is responsible for the management and oversight of the Victim Advocacy Program (VAP), which provides direct advocacy to survivors of crime with disabilities and promotes systemic changes in how victim response systems work with survivors with disabilities. The Managing Attorney must develop a strong leadership presence within the VAP team, including mutual respect, the right balance of authority and decisiveness, participatory decision-making, openness to new ideas, and adequate delegation.

The Managing Attorney will promote a positive and supportive work environment within the VAP team and develop strong working relationships with each team member.

The Managing Attorney is responsible for grant, contract, and budget management as well as programmatic quality oversight and staff supervision. The Managing Attorney will also maintain a small role directly providing grant deliverables. The Managing Attorney maintains a leadership role at DRW through participation in the DRW Management Team. This position requires statewide travel.

Team Oversight: 50% Provide ongoing supervision to Advocacy Specialists and Staff Attorneys in VAP. Attend regular supervision meetings, review intakes and ongoing case work, written material, and training materials. Provide attorney back-up and consultation on cases and intakes handled by the VAP. Develop and sustain strong working relations with each staff member by individualized relationships with each team member to achieve the right balance of support, teamwork, monitoring, guidance,…