Now hiring: Benefit Specialist Supervising Attorney/Public Interest Elder Law Attorney
July 11, 2025
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources Inc. (GWAAR) is hiring a full-time attorney in its Elder Law & Advocacy Center. The attorney will assist in the supervision and training of elder benefit specialists working in Aging & Disability Resource Centers across a 15-county region within the state.
The attorney will also provide daily legal and technical assistance regarding state and federal public benefit programs and provide direct legal representation to older adults.
This position requires a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin. We are seeking candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to working with clients aged 60 and older, people with disabilities, and/or individuals with low income. Knowledge of state and federal benefit programs and/or health care programs is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have direct client experience in estate planning, Medicaid law, housing law, consumer law, administrative hearings, and/or general civil matters. Occasional overnight statewide travel is required.
Resumes sent without a cover letter will not be considered. The position will remain open until filled. Send cover letter and resume via email to the address below. Application materials received by July 20 will be included in the first round of review. To apply, send cover letter and resume to:
Attorney Amanda Grady, EBS Support Attorney Program Manager, Amanda.Grady@gwaar.org
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
1414 MacArthur Road, Suite A
Madison, WI 53714
