Legal Secretary - Hudson Trial Office

Wisconsin State Public Defender; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the Office of the State Public Defender as a Legal Secretary in Hudson. This full-time role offers an opportunity to support public defenders and contribute to justice in Wisconsin. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative, clerical, or office support.
• Experience working with computers for word processing and scheduling.
• Experience proofreading documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal secretarial functions for Assistant State Public Defenders.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of legal documents.
• Maintain effective working relationships in the office.

Skills

Administrative Support

Clerical Skills

Proofreading

Computer Skills

Job description

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Job ID

17817

Location

Hudson

Agency

State Public Defender Board

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Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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Introduction

Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career? Bring your administrative skills to the Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) and make a difference in the lives of Wisconsin residents! OSPD is currently recruiting to fill one full-time Legal Secretary in our Hudson Trial office.

SPD's mission is to enhance the quality of justice throughout Wisconsin by providing high-quality, cost-effective representation to indigent clients, protecting the rights of accused individuals, and by serving as advocates for effective defense services and a rational criminal justice system. At SPD, we are committed to diversity in hiring, retention, and career development. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To learn more, visit our website at http://wispd.gov.

What We Offer: This is an excellent opportunity to develop a meaningful and rewarding career with the SPD. Our employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, including access to the region's best health plans, and generous paid time off starting with 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and ample sick leave so that you can truly have work/life balance! SPD employees also enjoy participation is one of the nation's top-rated pension plans. Additionally, if you have student loans, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn more about the value of SPD's total compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator.

Why Work With Us? At SPD, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, human-centered and family-friendly culture, where everyone is encouraged to bring their "whole self" to work. Professional development is encouraged and supported, and we offer a wide variety of training opportunities to help you grow in your career. Our leadership's goal is to provide a work environment dedicated to ensuring that each and every staff member is treated with respect and dignity, recognizing each individual's contributions to the team.

Who We Are: SPD provides legal representation for persons who are accused of crimes or are defendants in certain specified civil matters, and who meet statutory financial eligibility criteria. The mission of the SPD is to zealously represent clients, protect constitutional rights, and advocate for an effective and fair criminal justice system. Our commitment is to treat our clients with dignity and compassion, as they are at the center of everything we do.

Position Summary

The Legal Secretary (LS) provides a wide range of legal secretarial functions for Assistant State Public Defenders, such as ensuring the appropriate, timely and accurate processing of legal documents, and correspondence. In addition, this position is responsible for providing accurate, timely, responsive legal secretarial office service, while maintaining effective working relationships. Join our team and contribute to this key function of the SPD, and experience the intrinsic reward of public service.

Here is a copy of the position description.

Salary Information

This classification is in pay schedule/range 02-12 with a starting salary of $23.41 per hour. A one-year probationary period will be required.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) for a position assigned to the stated pay range or counter-part pay range, should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Final selected candidates may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement to relocate to the place of employment.

Job Details

Background Check: We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment.

Eligibility to work in the US: The SPD does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Veterans: The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for the application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Qualifications

COVER LETTER & 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 cover letter and resume.

Minimum Qualifications (Required – Candidates must have Experience And/or Training Relevant To These Areas In Order To Be Considered For This Position):

• Providing administrative, clerical or office support (e.g., greeting visitors, answering phones, mail distribution, etc.)
• Working with computers (e.g., word processing, database entry, email, scheduling, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Proofreading documents (Note: Your cover letter will be used to assess your proofreading abilities and will be assessed for proper punctuation, grammar and spelling)
  
  

A well-qualified candidate will also have experience and/or training in the following areas:

• Working in a law office and/or with the criminal justice system
  
  

How To Apply

To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account. You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process. It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your skills and experience relate to the qualifications required for this job. You can also reference the How to Apply to State Service document for more information.

If you encounter issues submitting your online application (e.g. signing in or uploading a resume), please contact the Wisc.Jobs Help Desk at [phone] or [e-mail] (Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm). You can also reference the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. If both of these documents are not submitted, you will not be eligible for consideration. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Materials submitted by all applicants will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please reach out to the HR Specialist listed below.

Deadline to Apply

If you have any questions on this recruitment or how to apply; please contact Monica Endres at [e-mail].

The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

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