Paralegal - Waukesha Jobs

Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career? Bring your administrative support skills to the Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) and make a difference in the lives of Wisconsin residents. The SPD is currently recruiting to fill one full-time Paralegal position in our Waukesha Trial Office. A hybrid schedule may be available after the training period has been completed and will be discussed during the interview.

The SPD’s mission is to enhance the quality of justice throughout Wisconsin by providing high-quality cost-effective representation to indigent clients, protecting the rights of accused individuals, and by serving as advocates for effective defense services and a rational criminal justice system. At the SPD, we are committed to diversity in hiring, retention, and career development. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To learn more, visit our website at http://wispd.gov.

Employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including a top-rated health plan, vacation leave, nine paid holidays, and the ability to participate in one of the best retirement plans offered. For a complete list of benefits, click here and here. Additionally, employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The paralegal will provide complex professional support, work independently on projects, investigate cases, and prepare legal documents. Join our team and contribute to this key function of SPD, and experience the intrinsic reward of public service.

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

Starting salary will be between $19.46 and $32.08 per hour, which is in pay schedule/range 07-04. Salary will depend up experience and qualifications, and will be based on rules that apply in the current compensation plan.

Final selected candidates may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement to relocate to the place of employment.

A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment.

COVER LETTER & RESUME: You must submit both documents in order to be considered. It is importation that you clearly explain and elaborate on your experience and/or training in your cover letter and/or resume.

Minimum Qualifications (Required - Candidates must have experience and/or training relevant to these areas in order to be considered for this position):

1) Preparing legal documents (e.g., drafting pleadings, briefs; gathering records; organizing data, etc.)

A well-qualified candidate will also have experience and/or training in the following areas:

1) Filing court documents electronically

2) Working effectively with people from different ethnic, cultural, political, economic and religious backgrounds

3) Assisting in trial preparation and at trial (e.g., gathering and organizing information; prepare trial notebooks; sit with attorney at trial; offer opinions on potential jurors; sit with witnesses, etc.)

4) Working with the program Westlaw

To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account. You will be asked to attach a resume and a cover letter as part of the application process. It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of this job. If both of these documents are not submitted, you will not be eligible for consideration. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

If you encounter issues submitting your on-line application (e.g. signing in or uploading a resume), please contact the Wisc.Jobs Help Desk at (608) 267-1012 or [email protected] (Monday - Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm).

Materials submitted by all applicants will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates that are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The deadline to apply online is 11:59 pm on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Maggie Wild at [email protected].