Assistant State Public Defender - Eau Claire Region
About The Position
The SPD Trial Division provides legal representation at the circuit court (trial court) level. The types of cases include but are not limited to criminal, civil commitment, protective placement (personal guardianship), revocation of conditional liberty (probation, parole, or extended supervision), sexually violent offender commitment, termination of parental rights, and others as specified by state law for juveniles and adults. For more detailed information, please click here for the trial attorney position description.
Requirements
- LETTER OF QUALIFICATIONS & RESUME: You must submit both 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.
- A minimally qualified candidate will have graduated from an accredited law school or is working to be admitted to the Wisconsin Bar within the next 6 months.
- The individual must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to their start date.
- 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.)
- Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law by the Wisconsin Supreme Court prior to their start date.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.
- Experience representing criminal cases (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.)
- Experience reviewing discovery
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.)
- Experience reviewing discovery
Benefits
- Final selected candidates may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement to relocate to the place of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
