State of Wisconsin · 3 months ago
Assistant State Public Defender Attorney - Manitowoc Trial Office
Manitowoc, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $121K/yr
3+ years expThe State of Wisconsin is seeking dedicated litigators for the full-time Assistant State Public Defender position in the Manitowoc Trial Office. The role involves providing legal representation at the circuit court level for various cases, including criminal and civil matters, while advocating for effective defense services and protecting the rights of accused individuals.
AssociationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Must possess a strong sense of commitment and dedication to indigent defense
Fluency in a foreign language is a plus
Graduated from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to their start date
Experience and/or training in providing legal representation (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)
Experience and/or training in 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.)
Preferred
Experience representing criminal cases (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)
Experience reviewing discovery
Three years of criminal defense experience or similar
Benefits
Access to the region's best health plans
Generous paid time off starting with 3.5 weeks of vacation
9 paid holidays
Ample sick leave
Participation is one of the nation's top-rated pension plans
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Company
State of Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
10001+ employees
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