Regional Public Defender Manager

Wisconsin State Public Defender; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Wisconsin State Public Defender’s office is seeking a dedicated litigator for a full-time Assistant State Public Defender Regional Attorney Manager (ASPD-RAM) in the Racine region. The RAM will supervise staff, oversee trial office operations, and represent the agency in justice-system roles, with travel up to 25% to other offices.

The role requires strong regional leadership, a law degree, WI bar admission, and a commitment to indigent defense.

Qualifications

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Supervisory experience in directing attorneys and staff.
• Fluency in Wisconsin practice and bar admission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation and manage staff attorneys in the Racine region.
• Oversee regional trial office operations and participate in statewide activities.
• Travel up to 25% to other offices within the region.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Supervisory experience

Education

Law degree

Job description

The Wisconsin State Public Defender’s office is seeking a dedicated litigator for a full-time Assistant State Public Defender Regional Attorney Manager (ASPD-RAM) in the Racine region. The RAM will supervise staff, oversee trial office operations, and represent the agency in justice-system roles, with travel up to 25% to other offices.

The role requires strong regional leadership, a law degree, WI bar admission, and a commitment to indigent defense.