Wisconsin State Public Defender · 1 day ago
Assistant State Public Defender Attorney - Manitowoc Trial Office
Manitowoc, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$37.83/hr - $58.07/hr
3+ years expWisconsin State Public Defender is seeking dedicated litigators for the full-time Assistant State Public Defender position in their Manitowoc Trial Office. The role involves providing legal representation at the circuit court level for various types of cases, including criminal and civil matters.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide legal representation (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)
Prepare and work with legal documents (e.g., preparing and reading legal pleadings, motions, briefs, etc.)
Manage time and meet hard deadlines for caseload
Interact professionally with diverse groups (e.g., office staff, clients, opposing counsel, courts, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Graduated from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to start date
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.)
Preferred
Fluency in a foreign language
Experience representing criminal cases (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)
Experience reviewing discovery
Three years of criminal defense experience or similar
Benefits
Excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package
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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