State Government Attorney - Staff Counsel (LTE, Remote)

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Administration in Wisconsin seeks a staff attorney to represent state agencies in adversarial administrative proceedings before the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) and the Department of Workforce Development Equal Rights Division (ERD). The role is an LTE limited to 1,039 hours in 26 pay periods, with Wisconsin residency required.

Starting pay is $38.59 to $45.00 per hour depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin upon hire.
• Experience researching, interpreting, and applying laws.

Responsibilities

• Represent state agencies as attorney of record in adversarial administrative proceedings.
• Handle employment-related matters before WERC and ERD.
• Prepare legal documents, pleadings, briefs, and related filings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Legal advice

Litigation

Education

Law degree (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

The Department of Administration in Wisconsin seeks a staff attorney to represent state agencies in adversarial administrative proceedings before the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) and the Department of Workforce Development Equal Rights Division (ERD). The role is an LTE limited to 1,039 hours in 26 pay periods, with Wisconsin residency required.

Starting pay is $38.59 to $45.00 per hour depending on qualifications.