Litigation Attorney — Disability Rights Advocate

Disability Rights Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Disability Rights Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Staff Attorney for its Litigation Team. The attorney will provide legal information, advice, and representation on disability-related issues while collaborating to resolve matters through negotiations, mediation, and trial where needed.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and Wisconsin licensure (or eligible within 3–6 months). Strong research, writing, and communication skills are essential, plus experience with diverse communities and

Qualifications

• JD required with Wisconsin eligibility or license within a few months.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience researching and analyzing disability-related legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Direct litigation and pre-litigation representation for clients.
• Provide technical legal assistance and guidance to partners and staff.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client counseling

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Wisconsin bar licensed

Job description

Disability Rights Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Staff Attorney for its Litigation Team. The attorney will provide legal information, advice, and representation on disability-related issues while collaborating to resolve matters through negotiations, mediation, and trial where needed.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and Wisconsin licensure (or eligible within 3–6 months). Strong research, writing, and communication skills are essential, plus experience with diverse communities and