Paralegal (Limited Term Employee) - Peshtigo Trial Office

State of Wisconsin; Peshtigo (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office in Peshtigo is seeking a Paralegal - Limited Term Employee to support the trial team with intake, indigency evaluation, and case prep. The role works 20 hours per week and focuses on assisting attorneys with preparations for hearings and filings.

The starting pay is $25.00 per hour. LTE positions are limited-term and not eligible for civil service status or health benefits; residency in Wisconsin is required for LTE appointments.

Qualifications

• Preparing legal documents (e.g., drafting pleadings, briefs; gathering records; organizing date, etc.)
• Working with computers (e.g., Word processing programs, database entry, spreadsheets, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake and evaluate indigency.
• Investigate cases and gather information to assist attorneys in case preparation.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Computer literacy

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database entry

Job description

Introduction

The Wisconsin State Public Defenders office (SPD) is currently recruiting to fill a Paralegal - Limited Term Employee (LTE) vacancy in our Peshtigo Trial office to work 20 hours per week.

Of special note regarding Limited Term Employment (LTE) employment with the State of Wisconsin:

• LTE positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to a permanent civil service classified position, and do not lead to permanent status.
• LTE positions are not eligible for the State of Wisconsin health insurance coverage, the Wisconsin Retirement System contributions, and do not received paid time off.
• Wisconsin residency is required for LTE positions.
• No more than 1039 hours may be worked in one year.

Position Summary

The Paralegal conducts client intake and evaluates indigency. Investigate cases and gathers information to assist attorneys in case preparation. Assists in the preparation of legal documents.

Salary Information

Starting salary will be $25.00/hour.

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

Please address your experience with the qualifications listed below in your cover letter and resume.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preparing legal documents (e.g., drafting pleadings, briefs; gathering records; organizing date, etc.)
• Working with computers (e.g., Word processing programs, database entry, spreadsheets, etc.)