Paralegal — Public Defender Office (Madison)

Wisconsin State Public Defender; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Wisconsin State Public Defender seeks a full-time Paralegal for the Madison-Appellate office to support attorneys providing legal services to indigent clients. The role involves drafting, editing, and managing legal documents, with collaboration across staff and courts.

You will work with a diverse team, contribute to a fair justice system, and commit to professional development within a respected public service environment. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on September 17, 2026.

Qualifications

• Drafting, editing, proofreading and formatting legal documents.
• Experience with Google Workspace.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in providing legal services in assigned matters.
• Prepare, draft, and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and office staff professionally.
• Utilize Google Workspace to organize case materials.

Skills

Legal document prep

Professional communication

Client interaction

Intercultural communication

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Wisconsin State Public Defender seeks a full-time Paralegal for the Madison-Appellate office to support attorneys providing legal services to indigent clients. The role involves drafting, editing, and managing legal documents, with collaboration across staff and courts.

You will work with a diverse team, contribute to a fair justice system, and commit to professional development within a respected public service environment. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on September 17, 2026.