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Introduction

It is the mission of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the public and ensure that justice is done. To continue to meet this mission, the principles of equity, inclusion, and employee well-being have become a foundation for all work performed at DOJ, on behalf of Wisconsinites.
The DOJ is committed to developing and supporting a workforce and culture that is rich in diversity and innovation. It is the department’s goal to ensure that all DOJ employees are empowered to be authentic, claim belonging, and thrive. This is your opportunity to make and be the difference. Click here to learn more about DOJ.
In addition to working with a dynamic group of people, we offer amazing benefits, such as excellent health insurance, ample paid leave, flexible work schedules, and an employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and resources to help promote wellness. Furthermore, employment within the state of Wisconsin provides job stability, work/life balance, and numerous intrinsic rewards from doing meaningful work.
This position is headquartered at the Risser Justice Center located at 17 West Main Street in Madison.
Position Summary

This position independently provides advanced paralegal support in complex civil and criminal natural resources litigation in the Civil Litigation Unit. This position gathers facts from a variety of sources to draft interrogatories, affidavits, and other related legal documents; and assists assistant attorneys general during hearings. The majority of the cases assigned are of considerable size and complexity, involve a large volume of monitoring, particularly compliance with injunctions, and multiple legal issues. Most of the cases involve enforcement and forfeiture actions to state statutes and rules.
Salary Information

The Paralegal-Advanced position is in pay schedule 07 and pay range 03. The starting pay will be between $30.00 - $40.00/hour. Pay for current or former state employees will follow the provisions found in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. A 12-month probationary period may be required.
Job Details

This position may be eligible to work remotely up to 60% as part of a hybrid schedule, following an initial training period. Travel to the headquarters is not eligible for travel reimbursement.
High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.
O ccasional in-state travel may be required. Must be eligible to drive when required for travel.
The Department of Justice does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
A background check, including fingerprints, will be completed on applicants prior to selection.

**Qualifications**:
Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.
Minimally qualified applicants must have education, training and/or experience in the following : Providing general office support and legal support tasks (i.e., proofreading documents, filing documents with the courts, calendar management, etc.) Proficiency with common office technology (Excel, Word, Outlook, or similar) Drafting legal documents (including pleadings, affidavits, findings of fact, discovery requests and responses, etc.) Managing multiple tasks and prioritizing competing deadlines Working as a litigation paralegal
In addition to the minimum qualifications, a well-qualified applicant will have education, training, and/or experience in the following: Working with adobe Acrobat and case management software (e.g. Time Matters) Supporting attorneys at trial, including the set-up of trial equipment Providing professional legal assistance and support to multiple attorneys
How To Apply

**Your resume should include the following**: Your educational background including any course work that relates to the position in which you are applying. Your employment history, including experiences and/or duties and a summary of accomplishments and skills learned or used. Any training or experience, including volunteer work or internships, you have related specifically to the “Qualifications” section of the assessment. Spell out any acronyms and/or abbreviations the first time used.
What not to include in your resume or letter of qualifications:
**NOTE**: Current/former State employees interested in a permissive transfer, demotion or reinstatement consideration must also apply.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
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