Description:
Position Summary:The SPD Trial Division provides legal representation at the circuit court (trial court) level. The types of cases include but are not limited to criminal, civil commitment, protective placement (personal guardianship), revocation of conditional liberty (probation, parole, or extended supervision), sexually violent offender commitment, termination of parental rights, and others as specified by state law for juveniles and adults.
For more detailed information, please click here for the trial attorney position description. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lvuiw5S94WI70RBWsyCM8DyaY4S0KR9y/view?usp=sharing)
Salary Information:
he starting salary will be between $37.83 to $58.07 per hour ($78,686.40 to $120,785.60 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.
Final selected candidates may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement to relocate to the place of employment.
Job Details:
Eligibility to work in the US: The SPD does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
State Bar Admission: Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law by the Wisconsin Supreme Court prior to their start date. See the Wisconsin State Bar (https://www.wisbar.org/Pages/default.aspx) for admission requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Veterans: The State of Wisconsin offer a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page (https://wisc.jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx) for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Qualifications:
Letter of Qualifications and Resume: You must submit both documents in order to be considered. It is important that you clearly explain and elaborate on your experience and/or training in your letter of qualifications and/or resume.
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 already graduated from an accredited law school. In addition, the individual must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to their start date.
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience and/or 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.)
- Experience representing criminal cases (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)
- Preparing and working with legal documents (e.g., preparing and reading legal pleadings, motions, briefs, etc.)
- Experience reviewing discovery
- Three years of criminal defense experience or similar
