Attorney Supervisor - Lead Legal Team & Compliance

State of Wisconsin

Madison (WI)

Hybrid

USD 106,000 - 123,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Department of Safety and Professional Services seeks an Attorney Supervisor to oversee a team of attorneys and paralegals handling disciplinary matters involving licensed professionals within Wisconsin. The role partners with DSPS divisions to advise on legal and policy questions and supports administrative functions aligned with the division’s goals.

The incumbent will supervise, supervise, and mentor staff, ensuring rigorous legal work product and compliance with statutes and regulations.

Qualifications

A license to practice law in Wisconsin is required at the application deadline.
Experience providing legal counsel to medical professions and health-related fields.
Experience drafting legal documents including briefs, memos, proposed decisions with findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Experience preparing witnesses, testimony, cross-examination, and argument for court and agency proceedings.
Two or more years supervising or managing attorneys and professional staff in a legal environment.
Experience providing legal counsel to executive management.
Experience as a neutral (mediation, ALJ, judges).

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of attorneys and paralegals.
Investigate, prosecute, and resolve disciplinary matters involving licensed professionals and regulated establishments.
Provide legal guidance to division leadership and the Office of the Secretary on legal and policy matters.
Collaborate with other DSPS divisions to fulfill the agency’s mission.