Paralegal LTE – 20 Hours/Week, 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

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.