Deputy Director, Bureau of Legal Affairs

6 days ago

Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States State of Wisconsin Full time
Introduction

Are you an Attorney with litigation experience related to administrative law? Are you looking for a career opportunity with work-life balance that taps your leadership and communication skills? Apply now to be considered for the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Legal Affairs in our Unemployment Insurance Division .

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers interesting and meaningful work with an employee-friendly and inclusive work environment, work-life balance, a casual office environment, flexibility, and many opportunities to grow your skills. Apply now to find out why there's so much to love about working for Wisconsin .

It is anticipated that this position will work a blend of remote and in-office work at our downtown Madison location ( 201 E. Washington Ave. ). Our office is located near a wide variety of restaurants and food carts, live music and events, the farmer's market, B-cycle rentals, lakefront parks, the Capital City bike path, and multiple bus routes.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term).

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the day-today management of the Bureau's Unemployment (UI) appeals hearing offices. In this capacity, the deputy director directly supervises the Attorney Supervisors (senior administrative law judges). This position is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the quality of performance of appeals staff. The deputy director facilitates quality improvement initiatives that result in a more professional and efficient hearing office operation as well as improved customer service and staff morale. This position ensures that the UI Appeals program meets all federal timeliness and quality requirements.

To learn more, please review the position description .

Salary Information

Starting pay is between $108,160 and $117,249 per year, depending on qualifications. In addition to the base salary, an add-on up to $2.75/hr. is available for this title. We offer an exemplary benefits package :
  • Generous paid time off , including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.
  • Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $39/month for single and $97/month for family coverage).
  • Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
  • A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
  • A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
  • A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.
Public service is rewarding This position may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness .

Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package

The classification title for this position is Attorney-Supervisor (schedule 71 range 01). A 12-month probationary period will be required. This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit and is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.

Job Details

Travel: Occasional in-state travel is required, including some overnight stays.

Remote work: Employees with approved remote and hybrid-remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin. High-speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change.

Criminal histories: We also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. For positions with access to sensitive federal tax information, FBI fingerprinting may also be required.

Eligibility to work in United States: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States (i.e. a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant completing the I-9 upon hire.

Qualifications

Qualifications marked with an asterisk (*) below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process. Additional qualifications may be evaluated in subsequent steps.

You need to have the following:
  • *Graduated from an accredited law school and currently have or be eligible for licensure to practice law in the State of Wisconsin. Must have active license, in good standing, to practice law in the State of Wisconsin by the time of appointment.
  • *Litigation experience in administrative law (i.e. as an Administrative Law Judge or Attorney representing a client).
  • *Experience researching, analyzing and interpreting laws and administrative rules.
  • *Experience drafting memoranda and opinions on legal and/or policy issues.
  • *Experience serving in a formal supervisory role.
  • Communicating with and relating interpersonally with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders.
Any of the following experience would be nice to have:
  • *Experience leading operational improvements (e.g. business process improvement, evaluation of legal service delivery, automated systems design, or similar).
  • *Litigation experience in unemployment insurance law.
  • *Experience with providing training and technical assistance to others about unemployment insurance law or procedures.
  • *Experience evaluating decisions or hearings in unemployment insurance law cases.
How To Apply

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Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update your materials.

What happens next? A panel will review your application materials to determine your eligibility for further consideration in the selection process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, which is typically an interview.

DWD values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. Email the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision. Current state employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Deadline to Apply

Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM (central standard time) on Monday, September 30 th , 2024.

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