Description:
Position Summary:The Kenosha County District Attorney's Office is recruiting to fill multiple full-time Assistant District Attorney (ADA) positions. These are State positions in the unclassified service.
Kenosha County is centrally located on I-94 between Milwaukee and Chicago. Milwaukee is approximately 45 minutes to the north, making an easy commute. Kenosha has a Metra train station putting Chicago just 1 hour 15 minutes away.
The City of Kenosha is located on beautiful Lake Michigan, which has beautiful beaches, lakeshore walkways, splashpads, parks and sand dunes. Kenosha County has inland lakes, many with beaches of their own and access for boating and fishing. Visiting the Village of Pleasant Prairie? Enjoy the Recplex and beautiful Lake Andrea. Lake Andrea has a 2.25 mile walking/running/biking path, fishing, a beach and picnicking. The northside of Kenosha County has Petrifying Springs County Park with a Biergarten that hosts outdoor movie nights. Have children? Visit the Dream Playground on Kenosha's northside. The County has many more activities and locations perfect for the outdoor enthusiast.
Kenosha is a close-knit community and the perfect place to raise a family. Kenosha boasts a Civil War Museum, Public Museum, History Museum, Art Museum and a Dinosaur Museum. Kenosha's downtown area is host to many local small businesses, fabulous restaurants and many establishments perfect for singles in their 20s and 30s. Looking for fresh foods? Visit the Harbor Market downtown.
Kenosha has a number of both private and public schools to choose from. We also have UW-Parkside, Gateway Technical College, Carthage College and Herzing University.
Kenosha has a wide variety of churches and religious organizations. Kenosha's churches host a variety of popular parish festivals during the summer. The 4th of July parade and fireworks are enjoyed by everyone.
For your healthcare needs, Kenosha has two wonderful hospitals to choose from – Aurora and Froedtert South.
The Kenosha County District Attorney's Office consists of the District Attorney, Deputy District Attorney, 17 full-time Assistant District Attorney's and one-half-time Assistant District Attorney. In addition, there are 15 support staff consisting of paralegals and legal secretaries, and six Victim Witness Specialists and an office investigator. Kenosha County utilizes a vertical prosecution model. In addition to criminal matters, the office handles CHIPS, Guardianships and TPR cases. The attorney hired to fill this position will be given the opportunity to handle all types of criminal cases.
Salary Information:
The starting salary for the position will be $78,686 annually ($37.83 per hour).
Job Details:
Attorneys who are currently employed by the State of Wisconsin are invited to apply and may be able to transfer at their current pay rate. Attorneys who have left the position of Wisconsin elected District Attorney or Assistant District Attorney within the last five years may be able to be hired at a wage rate above the minimum.
Qualifications:
Only attorneys who have been admitted to practice law in the State of Wisconsin may be hired.
Deadline to Apply:
Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the department are met.
