Disability Rights Wisconsin · 4 hours ago
Staff Attorney, Victim Advocacy Program
Milwaukee, WI
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
0+ years expDisability Rights Wisconsin is the state’s Protection and Advocacy system, charged with protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities. The Staff Attorney for the Victim Advocacy Program will provide direct legal representation to survivors with disabilities in various legal matters, ensuring they receive the advocacy and support they need to achieve safety and stability.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Provide effective legal representation to survivors with disabilities in hearings, administrative appeals, and court proceedings on relevant issues such as Injunctions, family law, and victims’ rights issues
Provide information and referral on cases that are not eligible for direct representation
Adhere to good legal practice
Demonstrate ability to assess specific issues, identify relevant facts, conduct research, and provide advice to Advocacy Specialists regarding development of VAP cases
Develop content area expertise in disability and victimization
Prepare in a timely fashion all reports associated with VAP and DRW
Follow DRW policies, including but not limited to client communications, maintenance and retention records, and opening and closing cases
Participate in meetings, committees, work groups, hiring, and more in furtherance of DRW or VAP program goals
Develop and maintain resource files on topics including legal rights of individuals, grievance procedures, and other advocacy resources and disability related organizations
Other duties may be necessary to achieve the objectives of the VAP
Participate in outreach strategies and events
Qualification
Required
0-10 years of experience in the practice of law
Law degree and licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, or the ability to become licensed within six months
Experience/direct contact with victims/survivors of crime
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, and use of the internet
Ability to travel statewide
Preferred
Experience in providing advocacy and/or support to survivors of crime and/or people with disabilities or mental illness
Fluency or strong proficiency in American Sign Language, Hmong, or Spanish
Knowledge and skill in areas of law directly relevant to this project (victims' rights, family law, guardianship) and people with disabilities or mental illness
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 the employee, spouse, and children
Critical Illness Insurance
Identity Theft
Pet Insurance
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Generous Paid Time Off Policies Include 10 Fixed and 4 Floating Holidays
Leave time for: Medical and Caretaking, Vacation, Personal, Bereavement Leave
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Disability Rights Wisconsin
Disability Rights Wisconsin is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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