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Assistant State Public Defender

4 months ago

Madison, United States State of Wisconsin Full time

**Introduction**:
Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career? Bring your litigation skills to the Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) and make a different in the lives of Wisconsin residents SPD is currently recruiting to fill **two full-time Assistant State Public Defenders **for our Madison Appellate Office.

**What We Offer**: This is an excellent opportunity to develop a meaningful and rewarding career with the SPD. Our employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, including access to the region's best health plans, and generous paid time off starting with 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and ample sick leave so that you can truly have work/life balance SPD employees also enjoy participation is one of the nation's top-rated pension plans. Additionally, if you have student loans, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn more about the value of SPD's total compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator.

**Why Work With Us?** At SPD, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, human-centered and family-friendly culture, where everyone is encouraged to bring their "whole self" to work. Professional development is encouraged and supported, and we offer a wide variety of training opportunities to help you grow in your career. Our leadership's goal is to provide a work environment dedicated to ensuring that each and every staff member is treated with respect and dignity, recognizing each individual's contributions to the team.

**Who We Are**: SPD provides legal representation for persons who are accused of crimes or are defendants in certain specified civil matters, and who meet statutory financial eligibility criteria. The mission of the SPD is to zealously represent clients, protect constitutional rights, and advocate for an effective and fair criminal justice system. Our commitment is to treat our clients with dignity and compassion, as they are at the center of everything we do.

**Where We're Located**: The SPD Madison Appellate Office is located at 17 S Fairchild St, Madison, WI 53703

**Position Summary**:
The SPD Appellate Division provides legal representation at the circuit court (trial court) level, court of appeals, and Wisconsin Supreme Court, primarily on direct appeal. The types of cases include but are not limited to: criminal, civil commitment, protective placement (personal guardianship), sexually violent offender commitment, termination of parental rights, and others as specified by state law for juveniles and adults.

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

**Salary Information**:
This classification is in the unclassified pay schedule/range 21-75 with the starting salary between $36.00 - $55.26/hour. A one-year probationary period will be required.

Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

**Job Details**:
**Background Check**: We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment.

**Eligibility to work in the US**: The SPD 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.

**Qualifications**:
**LETTER OF QUALIFICATIONS, RESUME & WRITING SAMPLE**:You must submit **all** documents in order to be considered. It is important that you clearly explain and elaborate on your experience and/or training in your letter of qualifications and/or resume.

An ASPD must possess a strong sense of commitment and dedication to indigent defense. Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.

**1) Providing legal representation **_(e.g. conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)_

**2) Drafting of legal documents **_(e.g. preparing legal pleadings, motions, briefs, etc.)_

**3) Time management skills and the ability to meet hard deadlines for caseload**

**4) Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups** _(e.g. office staff, clients, opposing counsel, courts, etc.)_

**1) Experience representing criminal cases **_(e.g. conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)_

**2) Drafting legal motions and briefs**

**How To Apply**:
**Deadline to Apply**: