Apply on Employer Site

Wisconsin State Public Defender · 1 month ago

Assistant State Public Defender Attorney - Superior Region

Spooner, WI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$37.83/hr - $58.07/hr

The Wisconsin State Public Defender is seeking dedicated litigators for full-time Assistant State Public Defender positions in the Superior Region. The role involves providing legal representation for individuals accused of crimes and advocating for effective defense services.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide legal representation at the circuit court level

Handle cases including criminal, civil commitment, protective placement, revocation of conditional liberty, sexually violent offender commitment, termination of parental rights, and others as specified by state law

Conduct litigation or hearings, negotiate, and prepare legal documents

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawLegal representationLitigation experiencePreparing legal documentsTime managementFluency in foreign languageProfessional interaction

Required

You must submit both documents in order to be considered

A minimally qualified candidate will have graduated from 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 have education and/or training in the following: Providing legal representation (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)

Minimally qualified applicants will have education and/or training in the following: Preparing and working with legal documents (e.g., preparing and reading legal pleadings, motions, briefs, etc.)

Minimally qualified applicants will have education and/or training in the following: Time management skills and the ability to meet hard deadlines for caseload

Minimally qualified applicants will have education and/or training in the following: 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