Assistant State Public Defender Attorney — Public Defense

Wisconsin State Public Defender; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public service loan forgiveness

Excellent health plans

Generous paid time off

Pension plan

Job summary

Wisconsin State Public Defender seeks dedicated litigators for full-time Assistant State Public Defender positions to fill three vacancies in the Green Bay Region. The role focuses on indigent defense at the circuit court level, with emphasis on litigation, hearings, and related pleadings.

Minimally, candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice in Wisconsin; fluency in a foreign language is a plus. Competitive benefits and pension program are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimally qualified candidates will have graduated from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Wisconsin prior to start date.
• Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation at the circuit court level (litigation/hearings).
• Negotiate and advocate for clients as part of indigent defense.
• Prepare and work with legal documents (pleadings, motions, briefs).
• Manage caseload and meet hard deadlines.

Skills

Litigation skills

Foreign language proficiency (plus)

Education

Juris Doctor from accredited law school

Wisconsin Bar admission

Job description

Wisconsin State Public Defender seeks dedicated litigators for full-time Assistant State Public Defender positions to fill three vacancies in the Green Bay Region. The role focuses on indigent defense at the circuit court level, with emphasis on litigation, hearings, and related pleadings.

Minimally, candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice in Wisconsin; fluency in a foreign language is a plus. Competitive benefits and pension program are offered.