Paralegal

Overview

Paralegal position at the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) located at 2418 Crossroads Dr., Madison, WI. The role provides advanced legal support to the Commission and staff attorneys on complex and high‑visibility matters.

• Create and maintain accurate record of legal proceedings and filings.
• Perform extensive file management, primarily election proceedings.
• Draft legal documents for review and approval by the Commission and staff attorneys.
• Coordinate caseloads for the Commission and staff attorneys.
• Utilize proprietary case management program.

• Providing administrative support in an office environment (drafting correspondence, proofreading, calendar scheduling, mail processing).
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams or comparable programs.
• Drafting, proofreading and cite‑checking legal documents.
• Experience with Circuit Court e‑filing and related administrative and court litigation is a plus.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulations governing official records is a plus.

• Starting pay $28.00 – $32.50 per hour.
• Generous paid time off, 3 ½ weeks vacation, nine paid holidays.
• Health insurance starting $45/month single.
• Dental, vision, life insurance.
• 457 retirement savings plan.
• Wellness program and employee assistance program.

After initial training, the position may operate under a hybrid remote work arrangement consistent with agency policy.

Submit application by 11:59 PM central time on January 7, 2026 via the State of Wisconsin job portal. Attach resume and letter of qualifications.