Wisconsin State Public Defender ยท 3 months ago
Assistant State Public Defender Attorney - Stevens Point Region
Wausau-SP Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$79K/yr - $129K/yrThe Wisconsin State Public Defender is seeking dedicated litigators for the full-time position of Assistant State Public Defender in the Stevens Point Region. The role involves providing legal representation at the circuit court level for various cases, including criminal and civil matters, while advocating for clients' rights and ensuring effective defense services.
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
Qualification
Required
Must be admitted to practice law by the Wisconsin Supreme Court prior to their start date
Must submit both a letter of qualifications and a resume
Must possess a strong sense of commitment and dedication to indigent defense
Must have graduated from or will soon graduate from an accredited law school, or is working to be admitted to the Wisconsin Bar within the next year
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to their start date
Education and/or training in providing legal representation (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)
Education 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
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
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