Wisconsin State Public Defender · 3 months ago
Assistant State Public Defender Attorney - Shawano Trial Office
Shawano, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$37.83/hr - $58.07/hr
3+ years expThe Wisconsin State Public Defender is seeking dedicated litigators for the full-time Assistant State Public Defender position to work in the Shawano Trial Office. This role involves providing legal representation at the circuit court level for various cases, including criminal and civil matters, while advocating for the rights of indigent clients.
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.)
Qualification
Required
Must submit both a letter of qualifications and resume
Graduated from an accredited law school
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
Wisconsin State Public Defender
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501-1000 employees
Funding
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