Introduction The Department of Safety and Professional Services mission is to promote economic growth and stability while protecting the citizens of Wisconsin as designated by statute. What We Are Looking For: DSPS is looking for a new member to join our legal team. We're looking for someone who wants to work in a fast paced environment and who has experience in administrative law and/or litigation matters. Where We Are Located: This position is located on the west side of Madison in the Hill Farms State Office Building, at 4822 Madison Yards Way, conveniently located close to the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment of the Hilldale Shopping Center. Our complex also offers great views and a new exercise facility for employee use. What We Offer: DSPS is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: <ul> <li> Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.</li> <li> Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment)</li> <li> A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements</li> <li> An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan</li> <li> Well Wisconsin Wellness Program</li> <li> A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being</li> <li> Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!</li> </ul> In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. Position Summary The Credentialing Attorney position provides legal support and guidance to the regulatory authorities on credentialing matters, coordinating and conducting legal reviews of applications and representing the department in administrative proceedings concerning credential denials. Duties include: <ul> <li> Reviewing and analyzing all application records to determine if records are legally sufficient to support approval or denial of a credential. Making written recommendations to regulatory authorities.</li> <li> Drafting a variety of legal documents such as application denials, letters of intent to deny an application, requests for additional information, limited licenses, and various other credentialing documents.</li> </ul> Salary Information This position is in schedule-range (09-75) with an annual salary of $84,240-$100,880, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. Job Details Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check. This state agency does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice. Qualifications Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to the application deadline. Qualified applicants must have all of the following: <ul> <li> Experience conducting legal research including statutes and regulations.</li> <li> Experience analyzing facts and law and providing legal advice/recommendations to non-lawyers.</li> <li> Experience drafting legal documents including correspondence, memorandums, briefs, and proposed decisions, including findings of fact and conclusions of law.</li> </ul> In addition, a well qualified applicant will have experience with at least one of the following: <ul> <li> Litigation training or experience (criminal, civil, administrative, or other).</li> <li> Experience with licensing and/or employment discrimination law.</li> <li> Experience performing legal work for professions such as real estate, accounting, cosmetology, medicine, nursing, or comparable.</li> </ul> How To Apply Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Hannah Robarg at hannah.robarge@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-0753. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply is 11:59PM CT on April 29th, 2024.