Wisconsin Assistant State Public Defender Attorney Positions

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. State Bar Admission: Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law by the Wisconsin Supreme Court prior to their start date. See the Wisconsin State Bar for admission requirements. 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 offer 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 application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have experience and/or training in the following: - An ASPD must possess a strong sense of commitment and dedication to indigent defense. - A minimally qualified candidate will have already graduated from an accredited law school. In addition, the individual must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to their start date. - Providing legal representation (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.) - Preparing and working with legal documents (e.g., preparing and reading legal pleadings, motions, briefs, etc.) - Time management skills and the ability to meet hard deadlines for caseload - Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups (e.g., office staff, clients, opposing counsel, courts, etc.) In addition, well-qualified applicants will have experience in the following: - Experience representing criminal cases (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.) - Preparing and working with legal documents (e.g., preparing and reading legal pleadings, motions, briefs, etc.) - Experience reviewing discovery - Three years of criminal defense experience or similar - Fluency in a foreign language (especially Spanish and Hmong) is a plus.