Job ID7297
Location
Madison; Eau Claire; Fond Du Lac; La Crosse; Appleton; Stevens Point; Racine; Janesville; Waukesha
Agency
State Public Defender Board
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
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Introduction
The Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) is seeking dedicated litigators for our full-time Assistant State Public Defender (ASPD) position to fill two vacancies in our travelling felony case unit. These positions will provide representation for clients in northern Wisconsin including but not limited to the following counties: Ashland, Douglas, Florence, Iron, Oneida, and Vilas. Applicants home office can be in different offices across the state, but travel will be required to different counties. For more information on specific office locations, please visit our website as https://www.wispd.gov/.
These positions have been authorized and will end on October 23, 2023. Candidates chosen for these positions may be considered for permanent positions in the near future, if any permanent positions become available.
SPD’s mission is to enhance the quality of justice throughout Wisconsin by providing high-quality cost-effective representation to indigent clients, protecting the rights of accused individuals, and by serving as advocates for effective defense services and a rational criminal justice system. At the SPD, we are committed to diversity in hiring, retention, and career development. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
State of Wisconsin Benefits include 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, ample earned sick time, great health plan options, low cost insurance starting at $34/month for single plans and $83/month for family plans, and participation in one of the best retirement systems in the country. Additionally, employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Position Summary
The SPD Trial Division provides legal representation at the circuit court (trial court) level. These positions will specifically handle felony cases starting from the preliminary hearings through final hearings, including writ of cert and sentencing as needed.
Extensive travel will be required to represent cases in various counties. Mileage will be reimbursed.
For more a detailed position description, email Maggie Wild at wildm@opd.wi.gov.
Salary Information
The starting salary will be between $26.70 to $44.68 per hour ($55,536 to $92,955 annually) depending on qualifications, plus great benefits. Positions are unclassified and in pay schedule/range 21-75.
Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.
Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law by the Wisconsin Supreme Court prior to their start date. See the Wisconsin State Bar for admission requirements.
All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.
Qualifications
An ASPD must possess a strong sense of commitment and dedication to indigent defense. Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.
A minimally qualified candidate will have graduated from an accredited law school, or is working to be admitted to the Wisconsin Bar within the next 6 months. The individual must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to their start date.
Minimally qualified applicants will also have training in the following:
Providing legal representation (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)
Preparing and working with legal documents (e.g., preparing and reading legal pleadings, motions, briefs, etc.)
Time management skills and the ability to meet hard deadlines for caseload
Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups (e.g., office staff, clients, opposing counsel, courts, etc.)
Willingness to practice in multiple counties simultaneously
In addition, well qualified applicants will have experience in the following:
Experience representing criminal cases, specifically felonies
Preparing and working with legal documents (e.g., preparing and reading legal pleadings, motions, briefs, etc.)
How To Apply
To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account. You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process. It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of this job.
If you encounter issues submitting your on-line application (e.g. signing in or uploading a resume), please contact the Wisc.Jobs Help Desk at (608) 267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov (Monday - Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm).
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. If both of these documents are not submitted, you will not be eligible for consideration. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an email, as a hard copy or a fax.
Materials submitted by all applicants will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates that are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Deadline to Apply
This posting will remain open until filled. If you have any questions on this recruitment or how to apply; please contact Maggie Wild at wildm@opd.wi.gov.
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