POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY – VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Job Type: Permanent full time
Full Time Equivalent: 1.0 (40 hours/week)
Reports to: Managing Attorney
Rate: $55,000-$65,000 / $26.44-$31.25, DOE
Location: DRW has offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Rice Lake. This position can be assigned to any of these office locations, depending on the location of the applicant’s residence. A hybrid work arrangement may also be available. If the applicant does not live close to one of these offices, they will work fully remotely.
What is DRW?
Disability Rights Wisconsin is the state’s Protection and Advocacy system, charged with protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities and keeping them free from abuse and neglect. Employing a variety of means, our advocates and attorneys use individual casework and systems advocacy to achieve positive changes in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We are seeking employees who value this work. In turn we treat our employees well, offering a supportive environment, talented colleagues, excellent benefits and generous leave.
DRW arose out of a disability civil rights movement demanding that the abuse of people with disabilities end and that people with disabilities be included in life, school, workplaces, and communities. Our core values include Diversity, Dignity, Independence, Accessibility, Inclusion, Human Rights, and Liberation.
One of our core values is diversity. A diversity-based approach to disability rights recognizes the intersectional nature of oppression experienced by people with disabilities from underprivileged and underserved communities. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment at DRW. We work to specifically address disability-related injustices at the intersections of disability and race, disability and gender, disability and gender-based violence, and more.
Job Summary
The Supervising Attorney for the Victim Advocacy Program will: provide direct, comprehensive representation to victims of crime with disabilities in relevant areas including family law and victim’s rights; supervise Advocacy Specialists in the Victim Advocacy Program (VAP); provide advice and counsel to clients, guardians, and family members; assist Managing Attorney in the day-to-day operations of the program.
Benefits
Disability Rights Wisconsin offers the following benefits for full time employment: health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan, and flex spending. Paid time off includes 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, personal and sick time off, volunteer and voting time off.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, DRW staff are working from their homes. Staff will return to working in our office locations on February 28, 2022.
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate is in place for all employees. A copy of the policy can be requested by emailing hr@drwi.org.
EEO/AA | We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.