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 one vacancy in our travelling revocations 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/. This position has been authorized and will end on December 31, 2024. Candidates chosen for this position may be considered for a permanent position 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. This position will specifically handle revocation 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 detailed information, please click here for the trial attorney position description. Salary Information The starting salary will be between $36.00 and $55.26 per hour ($74,880 and $114,940 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 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. 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: <ul> <li>Providing legal representation (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)</li> <li>Preparing and working with legal documents (e.g., preparing and reading legal pleadings, motions, briefs, etc.)</li> <li>Time management skills and the ability to meet hard deadlines for caseload</li> <li>Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups (e.g., office staff, clients, opposing counsel, courts, etc.)</li> <li>Willingness to practice in multiple counties simultaneously</li> </ul> In addition, well qualified applicants will have experience in the following: <ul> <li>Experience representing criminal cases, specifically revocations</li> <li>Preparing and working with legal documents (e.g., preparing and reading legal pleadings, motions, briefs, etc.)</li> <li>Experience working with DOCC and DHA</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of administration rules, processes and procedures</li> </ul> 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.

Assistant State Public Defender - Revocations Unit

State of Wisconsin