Public Defender Paralegal - Impactful Public Service Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Wisconsin State Public Defenders (SPD) in Madison is recruiting for a full-time Paralegal to support attorneys in the Madison Trial Office. The role involves drafting and formatting legal documents, managing schedules, and assisting with case preparation in a public service setting.

SPD emphasizes diversity, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and a strong pension plan. Successful candidates will undergo background checks and must be eligible to work in the United States; relocation

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Required - Candidates Must Have Experience And/or Training Relevant To These Areas In Order To Be Considered For This Position):
• Preparing legal documents (e.g. drafting, editing, proofreading and formatting letters, motions, briefs, etc.)
• Working with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace products (e.g. word processing, database entry, email, scheduling, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Effective oral, written, and communication skills
• Working in a professional environment with people from different ethnic, cultural, political, economic and religious backgrounds

Responsibilities

• This position provides assistance and support to attorneys appointed to provide legal services.

Skills

Preparing legal documents

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Wisconsin State Public Defenders (SPD) in Madison is recruiting for a full-time Paralegal to support attorneys in the Madison Trial Office. The role involves drafting and formatting legal documents, managing schedules, and assisting with case preparation in a public service setting.

SPD emphasizes diversity, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and a strong pension plan. Successful candidates will undergo background checks and must be eligible to work in the United States; relocation