Staff Attorney, Litigation
On-siteMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States or Monona, Wisconsin, United States
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States or Monona, Wisconsin, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Represent clients in litigation and pre-litigation settings, including discovery, motion practice, trial, and appellate work. Conduct legal research and writing, and participate in negotiations, mediations, and settlements to resolve disability-related legal issues. Provide technical assistance through training and case analysis for external partners and internal staff. Maintain accurate case files, comply with program reporting deadlines, and respond to media inquiries as directed. This role requires a Juris Doctorate licensed in Wisconsin and up to 10% travel throughout the state.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, or the ability to become licensed within three to six months of hiring
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to investigate specific issues, identify relevant facts, and conduct legal research
- Experience meeting the legal needs of people of culturally diverse backgrounds
- Independent travel is required (10%)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with persons with disabilities or social justice movements, either in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Knowledge and skill in at least one area of law directly relevant to individuals with disabilities, including special education, housing discrimination, employment discrimination, government benefits, prevention of abuse and neglect in institutional and community settings, and community-based mental health programs
- Experience conducting discovery, motion practice, preparing cases for contested hearings, and litigating through trial, post-trial, and appeal
- Experience working with advocates and providing legal and case management support
- Prior advocacy experience, which could include teaching or training, outreach, or technical assistance, experience in special education is desired
- Ability to write and/or speak Spanish, Hmong, or American Sign Language (ASL) as well as English is desired
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