Remote Public Prosecutor: Courtroom & Prosecution

Outagamie County; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Outagamie County seeks a Special Prosecutor with strong criminal law experience to join the District Attorney's Office in Appleton, WI. You will review referrals, prepare cases for prosecution, draft legal documents, and assist prosecutors in case preparation and resolution.

Reporting to the District Attorney, you will appear in court, conduct legal research, and provide memoranda and briefs while maintaining reliable attendance and flexibility for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Law degree from accredited law school.
• Wisconsin Bar Association membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reviews police agency referrals and makes appropriate charging decisions.
• Prepares cases for prosecution and resolution.
• Drafts criminal complaints and other legal documents as requested by attorney staff.
• Assists prosecutors in case preparation and resolution.
• Represents the State of Wisconsin in court as Public Service Special Prosecutor.
• Researches issues of law and prepares memorandums, motions, and briefs.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal law

Courtroom experience

Legal research

Communication

Education

Law degree

Wisconsin Bar (Desirable)

Job description

Outagamie County seeks a Special Prosecutor with strong criminal law experience to join the District Attorney's Office in Appleton, WI. You will review referrals, prepare cases for prosecution, draft legal documents, and assist prosecutors in case preparation and resolution.

Reporting to the District Attorney, you will appear in court, conduct legal research, and provide memoranda and briefs while maintaining reliable attendance and flexibility for overtime as needed.