Remote-Eligible Public Defender Investigator

Wisconsin State Public Defender; Black River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,588,000 - 99,996,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Wisconsin State Public Defender in Black River Falls is seeking a full-time Public Defender Investigator to join the Trial Office. The investigator will plan and conduct investigations to support staff trial attorneys, with potential for remote work after the initial training period based on operational needs.

The role includes preparing case materials, coordinating witnesses, and assisting in trial readiness.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse individuals from various backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system or equivalent.
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of public defense.
• Proficiency in writing detailed reports using common office software (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Word).
• Experience with professional-level criminal defense investigation tools and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conducts investigations for staff trial attorneys.
• Assist in trial and court preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses.
• Testify in court and manage evidence with appropriate tools.

Skills

Communication

Criminal justice knowledge

Public defense commitment

Report writing

Investigative tools usage

Witness coordination

Tools

Skopenow

Cellebrite

Westlaw

Job description

Wisconsin State Public Defender in Black River Falls is seeking a full-time Public Defender Investigator to join the Trial Office. The investigator will plan and conduct investigations to support staff trial attorneys, with potential for remote work after the initial training period based on operational needs.

The role includes preparing case materials, coordinating witnesses, and assisting in trial readiness.