Wisconsin State Public Defender ยท 1 day ago
Assistant State Public Defender Attorney - Appleton Trial Office
Appleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $121K/yr
3+ years expThe Wisconsin State Public Defender is seeking dedicated litigators for the full-time Assistant State Public Defender position in their Appleton Trial Office. This role involves providing legal representation for individuals accused of crimes and ensuring effective defense services within the criminal justice system.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal
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
Three years of criminal defense experience or similar
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 have graduated from an accredited law school
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to 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
Fluency in a foreign language is a plus
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
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Funding
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