Legal Secretary - Oshkosh Trial Office

Location: Oshkosh, WI – State Public Defender Board

About the Role

The Legal Secretary (LS) provides clerical and administrative support to the local office staff, including attorneys. This full-time position contributes to the key functions of the State Public Defender (SPD) and offers the intrinsic reward of public service.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clerical, or office support (e.g., greeting visitors, answering phones, mail distribution)
• Work with Microsoft Office Suites and/or Google Suites (e.g., word processing, database entry, email, scheduling, spreadsheets)
• Proofread documents
• Perform detail-oriented tasks (e.g., accurately completing tasks, following instructions, gathering and organizing information)
• Provide litigation support to attorneys in a legal or government setting (e.g., writing motions, e-filing documents, scheduling client meetings)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience providing administrative, clerical, or office support
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites and/or Google Suites
• Experience proofreading documents (your letter of qualifications will be assessed for proper punctuation, grammar, and spelling)
• Demonstrated attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the criminal justice system and/or in other legal settings
• Experience providing litigation support to attorneys

Both a letter of qualifications and a resume are required to be considered for this position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans (region’s best options)
• Generous paid time off: 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
• Professional development opportunities and training
• Inclusive, human-centered, and family-friendly work culture
• Moving expense reimbursement for eligible candidates

Pay

This position is classified under pay schedule/range 02-12 with a starting salary of $24.61 per hour. A one-year probationary period is required.

Additional Information

• A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment
• All employees must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (no work visa sponsorship provided)
• Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability may be eligible for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program