Disability Rights Wisconsin is searching for an experienced attorney for our open Managing Attorney position, who will lead our advocacy, investigations, and monitoring work.
About the Position
The Managing Attorney for Advocacy and Investigations provides oversight and direction to teams engaged in advocacy, investigations, and monitoring, ensuring their work aligns with DRW’s mission, priorities, and funding requirements. Through strong supervision, coaching, and professional development, this leader builds a high-performing team equipped to deliver ethical, impactful advocacy. The role also maintains a focused caseload of strategic or high-impact matters and contributes directly to legal and systems advocacy efforts.
As part of their position, the Managing Attorney will:
- oversee the short-term advocacy, investigations, and monitoring teams and give direction according to DRW’s mission and priorities.
- do direct advocacy, including advising, training, public speaking, case handling, and systems advocacy.
- collaborate across programs for agency-wide strategies.
- manage and report on team progress, deliverables, and grant outcomes.
Position Information
Full-Time Equivalent: 1.0 FTE (40 Hours per week)
Rate: $94,160 to $108,070 annually.
Location: DRW has offices in Milwaukee and Madison. This position can be assigned to any of these office locations, depending on the applicant’s residence. This position is not eligible for fully remote work. DRW has a hybrid work policy.
For more information about this position:
- read our accessible Managing Attorney, Advocacy and Investigations position description here (PDF).
- read our online Rippling posting here.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: Applicants who apply by August 3rd will be given preferred consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
Apply online via our Careers page.
Note: You can request alternate formats of these position announcements. You may submit your application materials in alternate formats if needed. Contact careers@drwi.org for more information.