Assistant Litigation Counsel

Wisconsin Court System / Wisconsin Supreme Court; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Court System’s Office of Lawyer Regulation seeks a full-time Assistant Litigation Counsel in Madison, WI. The role litigates disciplinary and medical incapacity proceedings and appeals before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, under the Deputy Director for Litigation.

Responsibilities include post-discipline compliance matters such as cost collections and monitoring. Some limited remote work may be allowed after a probationary period, with reporting to office locations in Wisconsin as

Qualifications

• Law degree from ABA-accredited school.
• Active Wisconsin State Bar membership.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience.
• Trial, evidentiary hearing, or substantive motion practice exposure.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin Rules of Professional Conduct and court procedures.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with office software and e-research tools.
• Experience drafting complaints, pleadings, or motions.

Responsibilities

• Litigate disciplinary, medical incapacity, reinstatement, and related motions.
• Prepare and file post-discipline proceedings under supervision.
• Assist outside retained counsel as requested.
• Deliver talks or presentations to educate lawyers and the public.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral and written communication

Litigation strategy

Administrative duties

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

The Wisconsin Court System’s Office of Lawyer Regulation is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Litigation Counsel. The Assistant Litigation Counsel litigates professional disciplinary and medical incapacity proceedings and appeals before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Assistant Litigation Counsel is a professional legal staff position within the OLR. Responsibilities include, under the supervision of the Deputy Director for Litigation, litigating disciplinary, medical incapacity and reinstatement actions, including interim suspensions, appeals and all post-discipline compliance matters such as cost collections and monitoring and reporting upon an attorney’s compliance with imposed conditions.

LOCATION:

Madison, WI. Certain positions with this Department may, upon completion of a probationary period, allow limited remote work for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic may be discussed in the interview process. The position is headquartered in Wisconsin and selected candidates may be expected to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice. Employees residing outside the state of Wisconsin are not eligible for full-time remote work.

SALARY:

$86,195 to $104,291 annually with a State of Wisconsin benefits package. Salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Litigates disciplinary proceedings, medical incapacity proceedings, reinstatement proceedings, and motions to enforce orders in a disciplinary proceeding. 2) Prepares, reviews, files, and represents OLR in post-disciplinary proceedings under the supervision of the Deputy Director for Litigation. 3) Assists outside retained counsel as requested. 4) Performs presentations at programs or seminars to educate members of the State Bar and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: 1) Law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 2) Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Wisconsin at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. 3) Minimum of three years of experience conducting or managing litigation. 4) Trial, evidentiary hearing, or substantive motion practice experience. 5) Working knowledge of the Wisconsin Rules of Professional Conduct, Supreme Court Procedures for the Lawyer Regulation System, and Wisconsin law relevant to lawyer ethics. 6) Knowledge of the practice of law, including the ethical concerns and challenges arising in legal practice. 7) Proficiency in legal research and writing. 8) Excellent oral and written communications skills. 9) Proficiency with office software, electronic legal research, and other information technology. 10) Experience drafting criminal or civil complaints, responsive pleadings, petitions, or substantive motions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1) Employment will require a criminal background check. 2) The Wisconsin Court System does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

DEADLINE:

In order to be assured consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 PM on October 25th, 2026.The Wisconsin Court System will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants when requested. For additional information on the court system visit our website at www.wicourts.gov.

Notice:

Upon request, all prospective employees can obtain a copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.