Tribal Benefits Attorney - Remote & Flexible Work

Legal-Action-of-Wisconsin,-Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Staff Attorney to work with Elder and Disability Benefits Specialists embedded in tribal agencies and ADRCs across Wisconsin.

The role may be based in Wausau, Green Bay, Oshkosh, or Racine and requires full-time commitment with 40 hours per week. The staff attorney will provide high-quality representation in public benefits matters, train volunteers, and collaborate with tribal communities, state coordinators, and other partners to advance access to

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor.
• Admission to Wisconsin Bar or within the next year.
• Strong oral and written communication and advocacy skills.
• Experience working with low-income clients and/or victims of violence.
• Ability to interact professionally and work cooperatively with staff, clients, and the public.
• Ability to use basic computer systems, including email, word processing software, and internet-based applications.
• Willingness and ability to learn job-specific procedures and systems during the probationary period.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Remain current with the areas of law that pertain to the EBS and DBS communities as they change and develop.
• Provide high-quality representation of clients in individual service cases and impact work.
• Perform all duties associated with such representation as defined by our attorney performance standards.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Tribal communities, ADRCs, State coordinators and community groups, bar associations, and others.
• Train and assist volunteers who participate in Legal Action's Volunteer Lawyer Project and other Legal Action staff attorneys.
• Perform intake duties and, where necessary, make appropriate referrals to other community agencies.
• Serve on at least one of our Priority Committees: Housing; Barriers to Employment; Consumer; Public Benefits; and Family law.
• Travel to each of the EBS and DBS offices covered by the program on an annual basis and conduct regular case reviews and advocate reviews.
• Perform case work and outreach activities, including statewide meetings of importance to tribal elders and those living with disabilities.
• The staff attorney may be assigned additional duties from time to time.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Advocacy

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Email

Word processing

Internet applications

Job description

Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Staff Attorney to work with Elder and Disability Benefits Specialists embedded in tribal agencies and ADRCs across Wisconsin.

The role may be based in Wausau, Green Bay, Oshkosh, or Racine and requires full-time commitment with 40 hours per week. The staff attorney will provide high-quality representation in public benefits matters, train volunteers, and collaborate with tribal communities, state coordinators, and other partners to advance access to