Regional Office Administrator-La Crosse Trial Office

State of Wisconsin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State Public Defenders (SPD) in Wisconsin seeks a Regional Office Administrator for the La Crosse Trial office. The role supervises staff, handles confidential admin tasks, and supports regional operations. A one-year probation is required with pay schedule 81-03.

Applicants must submit a letter of qualifications and resume. SPD offers robust benefits including health plans, generous PTO, a strong pension plan, and access to loan forgiveness programs.

Qualifications

• Supervising employees including directing, coaching and evaluating performance.
• Extracting and compiling data into spreadsheets/reports.
• Experience as an administrative/executive assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional supervisory, confidential and administrative work for the region.
• Coordinate HR/IT requests and internal/external inquiries and maintain records.

Skills

Supervising staff

Data extraction

Administrative support

Job description

Introduction

Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career? Bring your leadership skills to the State Public Defenders (SPD) and make a difference in the lives of Wisconsin residents! The SPD is currently recruiting to fill one full-time Regional Office Administrator position in our La Crosse Trial office.

SPD's mission is to enhance the quality of justice throughout Wisconsin by providing high-quality, cost-effective representation to indigent clients, protecting the rights of accused individuals, and by serving as advocates for effective defense services and a rational criminal justice system. At SPD, we are committed to diversity in hiring, retention, and career development. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To learn more, visit our website at http://wispd.gov.

What We Offer:

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a meaningful and rewarding career with the SPD.

• access to the region's best health plans
• generous paid time off starting with 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and ample sick leave
• SPD employees also enjoy participation is one of the nation's top-rated pension plans
• eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

To learn more about the value of SPD's total compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator.

Why Work With Us?

At the SPD, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, human-centered and family-friendly culture, where everyone is encouraged to bring their \"whole self\" to work. Professional development is encouraged and supported, and we offer a wide variety of training opportunities to help you grow in your career. Our leadership's goal is to provide a work environment dedicated to ensuring that each and every staff member is treated with respect and dignity, recognizing each individual's contributions to the team. We encourage all applicants to read about the SPD's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

Who We Are:

SPD provides legal representation for persons who are accused of crimes or are defendants in certain specified civil matters, and who meet statutory financial eligibility criteria. The mission of the SPD is to zealously represent clients, protect constitutional rights, and advocate for an effective and fair criminal justice system. Our commitment is to treat our clients with dignity and compassion, as they are at the center of everything we do.

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Regional Attorney Manager (RAM) and/or the Local Attorney Manager (LAM), this position performs professional supervisory, confidential and administrative work for the region following agency, regional and local office policies and procedures.

Salary Information

This starting hourly rate for this position will be $28.24- $46.59 per hour depending on qualification and experience. The Regional Office Administrator is assigned to pay schedule/range 81-03. A one-year probationary period will be required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) for a position assigned to the stated pay range or counter-part pay range, should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Final selected candidates may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement to relocate to the place of employment.

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

LETTER OF QUALIFICATIONS & RESUME: You must submit both documents in order to be considered. It is important that you clearly explain and elaborate on your experience and/or training in your letter of qualifications and resume.

• Supervising employees (e.g. directing, coaching, counseling, evaluating job performances, discipline, etc.)
• Extracting and compiling data into spreadsheets and/or reports
• Working as an administrative and/or executive assistant

• Working in a law office and/or with the criminal justice systems
• Communicating and maintaining a mutual understanding with internal and external requests (e.g. HR requests, IT requests, client complaints, expert witness requests, etc.)

Materials submitted by all applicants will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please reach out to the HR Specialist listed below.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2026.