Legal Secretary - Eau Claire Trial Office

About the role

The State Public Defender Board is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to provide clerical and administrative support to attorneys in the Eau Claire Trial Office. The SPD’s mission is to enhance the quality of justice throughout Wisconsin by providing high-quality, cost-effective representation to indigent clients, protecting the rights of accused individuals, and advocating for effective defense services and a rational criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to office staff and attorneys, including greeting visitors, answering phones, and distributing mail.
• Use Microsoft Office Suites or Google Workplace for word processing, database entry, email, scheduling, spreadsheets, and file management.
• Support litigation activities such as writing motions, e-filing documents, and scheduling client meetings.

Requirements

• Experience and/or training in providing administrative, clerical, or office support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites or Google Workplace.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete tasks, follow instructions, and organize information.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training in working with the criminal justice system or in legal settings.
• Experience providing litigation support to attorneys in a legal or government setting.

Benefits

• Access to the region’s top-rated health plans.
• Generous paid time off starting with 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and ample sick leave.
• Participation in one of the nation’s top-rated pension plans.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if you have student loans.

Pay

This classification is in pay schedule/range 02-12 with a starting salary of $27.08 per hour. A one-year probationary period will be required.