Assistant Attorney General - Employment Law

Assistant Attorney General – Employment Law

National Legal Aid & Defender Association invites qualified applicants to apply for the Assistant Attorney General – Employment Law position located in Madison, WI.

Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and want to make a difference in public life? The Wisconsin Department of Justice seeks talented individuals to join our Division of Legal Services as an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Litigation Unit with a focus on Employment Law. This posting may fill multiple vacancies.

Under general supervision of an Assistant Attorney General Supervisor, you will provide legal services through counsel and representation to the Legislature, Governor, state agencies, corporate counsel, and district attorneys. The Civil Litigation Unit handles a wide variety of matters, including civil rights, workers compensation, eminent domain, medical malpractice, personal injury, public records, employment, and administrative law. Attorneys collaborate with paralegals, support staff, other Assistant Attorneys General, and clients.

• Conduct in‑depth legal research and analyze statutes and case law.
• Draft judicial decisions or briefs as the primary drafter.
• Advocate orally in any court or present legal material.
• Serve as counsel in employment discrimination matters in state or federal trial court.
• Draft responses to agency charges of employment discrimination.
• Work with discovery and pre‑trial tasks, including document review, written discovery, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Draft summary judgment and other merit filings on employment discrimination matters.
• Serve as lead counsel in jury or bench trials.

• Member in good standing with the Wisconsin State Bar upon appointment.
• Education, training and/or experience in conducting legal research, analyzing statutes and case law, writing judicial decisions, oral advocacy, and employment discrimination counsel.
• Well‑qualified applicants will have experience drafting agency responses, discovery tasks, merit filings, and trial leadership.

Pay schedule 09, range 75. Starting pay $36.72–$56.37/hour (approx. $76,377–$117,249 annually). Pay for current or former state employees follows the Wisconsin Compensation Plan. A 12‑month probationary period may be required.

Hybrid schedule: up to 95% remote after an initial training period. Remote work requires high‑speed internet access. Occasional in‑state travel may be required; must be eligible to drive. The Department of Justice does not sponsor work visas. All hires verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and complete Form I‑9. A background check, including fingerprints, precedes selection.

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This posting remains open until positions are filled. First review date of application materials:
Monday, March 31, 2025.

We are an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.