Paralegal

Introduction

Provide administrative and legal support to Administrative Law Judges as a Paralegal for the Division of Hearings and Appeals!

The Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA) is a quasi-judicial, independent entity created to conduct high quality, impartial, independent, and cost and time efficient hearings that serve customer agencies and the citizens of Wisconsin. DHA currently conducts hearings for fifteen state agencies and is also available to do hearings for other agencies when requested. It is a growing agency with a varied caseload which fall under these administrative units:
Corrections Unit, General Government Unit, and Public Assistance and Social Services Unit.

The DHA is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $35/month for single plans and $87/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

This is a professional position of considerable difficulty which provides complex legal support services to 12 administrative law judges. This position requires prudent judgement, independent decision-making, excellent organizational skill, and the ability to manage deadlines for a large program area. Duties are performed utilizing a proprietary case management program. This position provides program and administrative support in the creation and management of a permanent, accurate record of legal proceedings held by the Division of Hearings and Appeals, creating, maintaining and managing transcription.

This position requires extensive knowledge of statutes and administrative rules, including but not limited to:

Wis. Stat. Chapters 227, 978, 801, 802, Wis. Admin. Code

• HA1, HA2, Wis. Admin. Code Chapters 52, 54, 57, 201, 250, 251

For more information, please view the complete position description.

This position is assigned to pay schedule and range (07-04) with a starting pay rate between $29.00 per hour and $36.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

After training of up to 6 months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid remote/in-office work schedule, up to 50% of a two week pay period remote, as determined by the supervisor based upon the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualifications below will be evaluated during the selection process and must be addressed in your resume and letter of qualifications.

Qualified applicants will have experience performing each of the following:

• Providing administrative support in an office environment (Activities may include drafting and sending written correspondence, proofreading or editing documents, calendar and room scheduling, and/or processing and distributing mail)
• Using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, or comparable programs, in a professional environment

In addition, well-qualified applicants will have experience with some of the following:

• Drafting, proofreading, and cite checking legal documents
• Typing transcriptsassistantanalysis
  
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