Wisconsin State Public Defender · 4 days ago
Paralegal - Eau Claire Trial Office
Eau Claire, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24.12/hr - $35.06/hrWisconsin State Public Defender is seeking a full-time Paralegal for their Eau Claire Trial office. This role involves providing advanced litigation support and client services to attorneys, conducting client intake, and assisting in trial preparation and proceedings.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides advanced litigation support and client services to the Trial Division staff attorneys
Conducting client intake and indigency evaluation
Investigating cases
Gathering and analyzing legal information
Complex legal research
Assisting with the preparation of legal documents
Supporting attorneys throughout trial preparation and proceedings
Informing clients and attorneys about available sentencing options and treatment services
Qualification
Required
Working with legal documents (e.g., electronic discovery, legal pleadings, etc.)
Interviewing and gathering information from people of all ages and backgrounds (e.g., mental health issues, addiction, poverty, or criminal records, etc.)
Effective oral, written, and communication skills
Working effectively with people from different ethnic, cultural, political, economic, and religious backgrounds
Preferred
Paralegal experience in a criminal defense setting
Knowledge of the criminal, juvenile and mental health legal systems
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
Current Stage
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