Legal Secretary - Public Service & Justice Support

Wisconsin State Public Defender; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin State Public Defender in Appleton seeks a full-time Legal Secretary to provide clerical and administrative support to the local office, including attorneys. You will assist with filing, scheduling, and organization to ensure efficient operations.

Qualified candidates will have strong proofreading, MS Office/Google Workspace skills, and attention to detail. A commitment to public service and a collaborative workplace are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative/clerical support in an office setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and punctuation skills.
• Ability to greet visitors, answer phones, and manage communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to attorneys and staff.
• Assist with filing, scheduling, and document management.
• Support litigation-related tasks and coordination.

Skills

Administrative support

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Scheduling software

Job description

The Wisconsin State Public Defender in Appleton seeks a full-time Legal Secretary to provide clerical and administrative support to the local office, including attorneys. You will assist with filing, scheduling, and organization to ensure efficient operations.

Qualified candidates will have strong proofreading, MS Office/Google Workspace skills, and attention to detail. A commitment to public service and a collaborative workplace are emphasized.