What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Attorney - OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROJECT AND MILWAUKEE BENEFITS UNIT position at Legal Action of Wisconsin?
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY
OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROJECT AND MILWAUKEE BENEFITS UNIT
MILWAUKEE
Full-time
10/16/2026
Introduction: Legal Action of Wisconsin is seeking applications for a Supervising Attorney for the Older Americans Act Project and the Milwaukee Benefits Unit.
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. (“Legal Action”) is a non-profit law firm, funded by the federal Legal Services Corporation, the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, and many other sources and supporters. Legal Action provides free civil legal aid to low-income persons in Wisconsin with offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Racine, Oshkosh, Green Bay, La Crosse, and Wausau. Legal Action attorneys and paralegals have expertise in a range of substantive areas, but most of our direct representation is in the areas of housing, public benefits, removing barriers to employment, consumer law, and family law.
Mission Statement: Legal Action’s mission is to deliver exceptional civil legal services and structural change advocacy, free of cost, to those most in need. Our core values (equity, advocacy, client-centered, integrity and community) guide our work and actions. Please see our website for a description of the core values and vision that guides our work.
Office Location: This position will be based in Legal Action’s Milwaukee office.
Governance: Legal Action’s personnel policies and other operating policies and procedures, which are subject to change by our Board of Directors, govern this position.
Position Description:
The Supervising Attorney of the Older Americans Act Project and the Milwaukee Benefits Unit will provide direct services to clients aged 60 and over in the areas of public benefits, housing, and consumer law, while also supervising four attorneys and three paralegals and providing technical assistance to Elder Benefit Specialists employed by Milwaukee County's Aging and Disability Resource Center.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will require an attorney to: manage their own caseload of clients eligible for services under the Older Americans Act (OAA); provide supervision and assistance to two attorneys and two paralegals assigned to the OAA Project and two attorneys and one paralegal assigned to the Milwaukee Benefits Unit; provide training and technical assistance to Elder Benefit Specialists employed by Milwaukee County's Aging and Disability Resource Center; manage the OAA Project's budget; and fulfill OAA grant reporting requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least three years of experience practicing law;
- Admission to the Wisconsin State Bar;
- Prior legal aid or other relevant supervision experience ;
- Superior skills in case analysis, research, and writing
- Demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly, persuasively, and concisely;
- Self-motivated, diligent, and able to meet strict deadlines while under pressure; and
- Ability to motivate and work harmoniously with others
Salary/Compensation: Legal Action’s salaries are not negotiable: Our salary scales are based solely on years of experience with each step on the scale equivalent to one full year of experience. We strongly encourage applicants to include details in their resume about the duties they performed and the months they worked at each employer and in each position so that we can accurately calculate experience and salary. If we make an offer to an applicant, we depend on the resume that the applicant submitted, and we do not allow for revisions after submission. The salary steps for this position range from:
• Step 5: $86,258
• Step 10: $98,592
• Step 20: $118,471
• Step 30: $130,027
• Step 36: $137,768
Fringe Benefits: All Legal Action employees receive a full package of fringe benefits. It currently includes: employer-paid health and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and family with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; employee-paid income protection benefits; a profit-sharing plan; generous sick leave accrual; and at least four weeks of vacation leave and four personal holidays per year. (Legal Action policies require employees with a spouse to contribute $200/month to the health insurance premium if the spouse has other health insurance available to them.)
Spanish or Hmong Language Frequency Premium: Legal Action’s Salary Administration Plan includes additional pay of either $2,400 annually or $4,800 annually to those employees who are fluent in Spanish or Hmong.
Flex Work: Legal Action supports flexible work arrangements that meet the goals of the organization and the employee. All employees are eligible to request flexible work, including flextime, compressed work week, and remote work.
Supervision: This position is supervised by the Managing Attorney of Legal Action’s Milwaukee Office.
Probationary Period: The position is subject to a probationary period of six months.
How to Apply/Deadline for Applications:
Applicants must submit the following application materials via Legal Action of Wisconsin’s online applicant portal by accessing the following link:
https://secure2.entertimeonline.com/ta/7988.careers?ApplyToJob=889379840&full_apply=&jobid=889379840
- Cover letter emphasizing your qualifications for the position
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three professional references
- A professional sample of your legal writing
To ensure consideration for this position, please submit application materials as soon as
possible. The position will be open until it is filled. We encourage applicants to apply by
November 2, 2026.
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Salary : $2,400 - $4,800