Paralegal (CAP Unit) - Limited Term Employee (Milwaukee or Madison)

Apply for Job Job ID 22387 Location Madison;Milwaukee Agency State Public Defender Board Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Temporary Classification Code 15001 Classification Title Paralegal Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job Introduction The Wisconsin State Public Defenders office (SPD) is currently recruiting to fill one Paralegal (Limited Term Employee) vacancy in our CAP Unit. This position can be located at either of our Milwaukee Trial Offices or at our Madison Trial Office and will work 40 hours per week. Of special note regarding Limited Term Employment (LTE) employment with the State of Wisconsin: LTE positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to a permanent civil service classified position, and do not lead to permanent status. LTE positions are not eligible for the State of Wisconsin health insurance coverage, the Wisconsin Retirement System contributions, and do not received paid time off. Wisconsin residency is required for LTE positions. No more than 1039 hours may be worked in one year. Position Summary The primary duties of this position are to manage the intake process of private bar cases in the Trial Division as well as manage the client complaints regarding private bar attorneys. Salary Information Starting salary will be $25.00/hour. Job Details Background Check: We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment. 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. 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. Qualifications Please address your experience with the qualifications listed below in your letter of qualifications and resume. Minimum Qualifications Preparing legal documents (e.g., drafting pleadings, briefs; gathering records; organizing data, etc.) Effective written, oral, and communication skills Working effectively with people from different backgrounds Working with computers (e.g., word processing, database entry, spreadsheets, etc.) How To Apply Please submit a letter of qualifications and resume via email to Dawn Stachowiak at stachowiakd@opd.wi.gov to be considered for this position. Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply online is Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm.