Disability Rights Wisconsin · 13 hours ago
Managing Attorney, Victim Advocacy Program
Monona, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$89K/yr - $101K/yr
8+ years expDisability Rights Wisconsin is the state’s Protection and Advocacy system, charged with protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities. The Managing Attorney is responsible for the management and oversight of the Victim Advocacy Program, providing direct advocacy to survivors of crime with disabilities and promoting systemic changes in victim response systems.
Non Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
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, and room to move autonomously
Oversee team ensure compliance with all relevant state and federal grant requirements
Ongoing effort to promote the professional development of each team member and ensure that each team member is adequately trained and has the skills to perform effective and ethical practice
Conduct annual evaluations & performance monitoring
Participate in staffing-related activities & employee relations activities
Coordinate and manage all administrative aspects of the grants funding the VAP, including reporting, compliance, and quality assurance activities
Identify and apply for new funding opportunities, as needed, in the areas of victim services and disability rights
Develop and ensure an intake process that identifies eligible clients for the VAP
Develop and participate in an outreach strategy to disseminate information about the program to both victim service and disability service providers. Create promotional materials for distribution
Work with VAP and the Director of Legal and Advocacy Services on creating Team priorities to meet grant and agency goals
Participate in meetings, committees, work groups, hiring, and more in furtherance of DRW or VAP program goals
Assist in the development and updating of the VAP portion of the DRW webpage
Other duties may be necessary to achieve the objectives of the VAP
Provide advocacy and direct representation to VAP clients. This could involve, but is not limited to:
Providing assistance to assist VAP clients with self-advocacy
Intervening with service providers, county, state, or government officials, landlord, employers, or others as necessary to effectively advocate for VAP clients
Assist individuals in preparing and filing complaints, grievances, and appeals; or
Representing individuals in legal proceedings
Provide information and referral on cases that are not eligible for direct representation
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience working as an attorney
Law degree and licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, or the ability to become licensed within six months
Experience in supervising or assisting attorneys, law students, and/or non-attorney advocates
Litigation background in area(s) of law directly relevant to this project (family, immigration, restraining order, Title IX, and/or victim rights law)
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Effective computer skills include communicating via email, word processing, and spreadsheets, and the use of Teams, SharePoint, HRIS system, and Outlook
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
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
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
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