Attorney Jobs in Wisconsin

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      Remain current with the areas of law that pertain to the EBS and DBS communities as they change and develop.
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      Provide high-quality representation of clients in individual service cases and impact work. Impact work is expected to have long-term positive effects on low-income people or improve systems that impact the low-income community.

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      Perform all duties associated with such representation as defined by our attorney performance standards.

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      Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Tribal communities, ADRCs, State coordinators and community groups, bar associations, and others.

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      Train and assist volunteers who participate in Legal Action's Volunteer Lawyer Project and other Legal Action staff attorneys.

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      Perform intake duties and, where necessary, make appropriate referrals to other community agencies.

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      Serve on at least one of our Priority Committees: Housing; Barriers to Employment; Consumer; Public Benefits; and Family law. Priority committees are comprised of Legal Action advocates practicing in those areas of law. They meet quarterly to discuss trends in the law and practicing in that area of law and strategizing the firm’s work.

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      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.

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      Perform case work and outreach activities, including statewide meetings of importance to tribal elders and those living with disabilities.

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      The staff attorney may be assigned additional duties from time to time.

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    Juris Doctor.
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    Admission to Wisconsin Bar or within the next year.

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    Strong oral and written communication and advocacy skills.

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    Experience working with low-income clients and/or victims of violence.

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    Ability to interact professionally and work cooperatively with staff, clients, and the public.

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    Ability to use basic computer systems, including email, word processing software, and internet-based applications.

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    Willingness and ability to learn job-specific procedures and systems during the probationary period.

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    Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy in a busy office environment.

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    Prior experience in a role working with elders, people with disabilities those living in poverty, or individuals with a minority status or affiliation.
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    Experience teaching lay advocates or others.
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    Experience with client advocacy in a court setting.
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    Experience working in a nonprofit, client-facing environment or legal services.
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    Knowledge of Indian Law, experience working with tribes or tribal members

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  Step 0 = $65,000 (Tier 1)/Not applicable for Tier 2

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  Step 5 = $76,000 (Tier 1)/$80,763 (Tier 2)

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  Step 10 = $86,000 (Tier 1)/$91,888 (Tier 2)

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  Step 20 = $104,000 (Tier 1)/$111,275 (Tier 2)

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  Step 30 = $114,000 (Tier 1)/$122,025 (Tier 2)

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  Step 36 = $120,720 (Tier 1)/$129,227 (Tier 2)

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  Step = years of experience.

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  Relatively new to providing legal services to low-income clients.
• Closely supervised and practices law under close control and structure.
• Closely adhering to Legal Action’s guidelines, rules, policies, and procedures and have little or no authority to deviate from them without supervisor’s approval.

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  At least 3 years of post-J.D. experience that includes work relevant to the skills required for staff attorneys and;
• Skills and abilities to:

How to Apply: Applicants must submit the following application materials via Legal Action of Wisconsin’s online applicant portal:

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  Cover letter

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  Resume

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  Names and contact information for three professional references

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  Writing Sample

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  Law School Transcripts (if graduated after 2023)