Wisconsin State Public Defender ยท 1 month ago
Assistant State Public Defender Attorney - Fond du Lac Region
Fond du Lac, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$37.83/hr - $58.07/hrThe Wisconsin State Public Defender is seeking dedicated litigators for the full-time Assistant State Public Defender positions in the Fond du Lac Region. The role involves providing legal representation at the circuit court level for various cases, including criminal and civil matters, while ensuring the rights of accused individuals are protected.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide legal representation at the circuit court (trial 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 for juveniles and adults
Qualification
Required
Must submit both a letter of qualifications and resume to be considered
Must possess a strong sense of commitment and dedication to indigent defense
Must be a graduate or working to be admitted to the Wisconsin Bar within the next 6 months
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to their start date
Education and/or training in providing legal representation (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)
Education 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
Fluency in a foreign language is a plus
Experience representing criminal cases (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)
Experience reviewing discovery
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
Wisconsin State Public Defender
Wisconsin State Public Defender provides information about criminal defense training opportunities & SPD employment opportunities.
Founded in 1965
501-1000 employees
Funding
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