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The objective summary for this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis.

Who is Disability Rights Wisconsin?

DCALF seeks a Probate & Estate Planning Supervising Attorney who is enthusiastic about helping lead our Probate & Estate Planning practice, bolstering the work of our 25-person legal team, supporting our equity initiatives, and fostering innovative approaches to enhance the impact and evolution of our growing organization.

DCALF’s Probate & Estate Planning (“PEP”) practice focuses on increasing access to justice in probate and estate planning matters. DCALF’s PEP attorneys engage in direct representation, advice, and advocacy on behalf of DCALF clients and community members. The direct representation of clients primarily includes representing personal representatives probating their loved one's estates and helping individuals draft proactive estate plans for their incapacity and after death. DCALF attorneys also engage in community outreach and education to expand awareness of our probate and estate planning, mechanisms for avoiding heirs’ property and probate, and how effective planning can benefit DC residents.

Under general direction of the Earl Carl Director and the Dean, the Staff Attorney acts as staff attorney primarily for the Clean Slate For Juveniles & Adults Project providing legal representation of juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system and school disciplinary actions, as well a