Disability Rights Wisconsin · 2 months ago
Staff Attorney in Family Care IRIS Ombudsman Program & Supplemental Security Income
Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$58K/yr - $72K/yrDisability Rights Wisconsin is the state’s Protection and Advocacy system, charged with protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities. The Staff Attorney will support and provide legal guidance to advocates, assist SSI HMO enrollees statewide, and work collaboratively to resolve enrollee problems through negotiation and mediation.
Non Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide intake and casework oversight. Be available for unscheduled consultation. Ensure the call log and cases maintain steady progress, the case strategy is appropriate, and clients receive regular communication from advocates. Ensure cases close in a timely manner. Keep organized records of reviews
Meet regularly and work collaboratively with FCIOP attorneys to discuss intake, advocates cases, case strategy, and potential appeals and/or fair hearings, identify trends and advocate training needs
Provide legal research and legal backup as appropriate, including but not limited to assistance to advocates or clients in the appeal/fair hearing process
Draft appropriate legal briefs, memoranda, and correspondence
Coordinate with the FCIOP attorneys regarding administrative hearing work. This will include: providing fair hearing technical assistance and legal backup to advocates and ombudsmen when needed
Provide direct representation
Assist advocates in strategizing and preparing documentation for appeals and fair hearings
Assist advocates in providing technical assistance to clients who are representing themselves
Utilize data tools to maintain accurate records of case progress
Technical assistance and representation at administrative hearings
Documentation for grievances and appeals
Adhere to all Disability Rights Wisconsin policies and procedures including but not limited to work hours; timesheets; file maintenance; confidentiality and security
Participate in Disability Rights Wisconsin activities such as all-staff meetings and committees
May be other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Law degree and member of (or eligible for admission to) the Wisconsin Bar within the next 60 days
Demonstrated ability, skill, or experience with individual cases, which could include handling investigation, negotiation, mediation skills, representation and case file maintenance
Experience working with people of culturally diverse backgrounds
Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and/or internal and external entities, including excellent listening, verbal, and professional written communication skills
Computer skills include email, word processing, and use of the internet, and using Microsoft Edge, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, and manage your own workload, which includes prioritizing work and multitasking multiple cases simultaneously
Preferred
Experience or direct contact with persons with a disability or social justice movements, either in a paid or unpaid capacity
Knowledge and skill in areas of law directly relevant to programs (SSI HMO, Family Care, Partnership, and IRIS) or relevant to individuals in Wisconsin's disability-related services/legal rights, residential, prevention of abuse and neglect systems, including community-based mental health programs and adult protective services
Experience working with advocates and providing legal and case management support
Ability to write or speak Spanish, Hmong, or American Sign Language, as well as English, is desired
Paid or volunteer experience dealing directly with clients or customers on the phone
Personal or professional advocacy experience, which may include providing outreach, training, and/or technical assistance
Benefits
Generous employer contribution for individual and family health insurance, plus a Health Reimbursement Account for uncovered health care costs.
Employer-provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
Flex Spending Account
Access to affordable, quality: Dental, Vision Coverage
Additional Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children
Critical Illness Insurance
Identity Theft
Pet Insurance
Public Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for, nor forgive, federal student loans. However, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3) makes us an eligible employer. There may be other factors that determine one's qualification.
10 Fixed and 4 Floating Holidays
Sick and Personal Leave
Vacation Pay
Anniversary Pay
Volunteer and Voting Time off
Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Choice
Sabbatical Leave
Company
Disability Rights Wisconsin
Disability Rights Wisconsin is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide.
Founded in 1977
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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