Assistant State Public Defender Attorney - Stevens Point Region

Introduction

Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career? Bring your litigation skills to the Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) and make a different in the lives of Wisconsin residents! The SPD is seeking dedicated litigators for our full-time Assistant State Public Defender (ASPD) positions to fill vacancies in our Stevens Point Region
. This is your opportunity to work with a dedicated group that are compassionate advocates for their clients. The SPD is proud that its system of indigent defense is considered a model for public defender programs around the world.

SPD's mission is to enhance the quality of justice throughout Wisconsin by providing high-quality, cost-effective representation to indigent clients, protecting the rights of accused individuals, and by serving as advocates for effective defense services and a rational criminal justice system. At SPD, we are committed to diversity in hiring, retention, and career development. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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This is an excellent opportunity to develop a meaningful and rewarding career with the SPD. Our employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, including access to the region's best health plans, and generous paid time off starting with 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and ample sick leave so that you can truly have work/life balance!

SPD employees also enjoy participation in one of the nation's top-rated pension plans. Additionally, if you have student loans, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn more about the value of SPD's total compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator.

At SPD, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, human-centered and family-friendly culture, where everyone is encouraged to bring their "whole self" to work. Professional development is encouraged and supported, and we offer a wide variety of training opportunities to help you grow in your career. Our leadership's goal is to provide a work environment dedicated to ensuring that each and every staff member is treated with respect and dignity, recognizing each individual's contributions to the team.

SPD provides legal representation for persons who are accused of crimes or are defendants in certain specified civil matters, and who meet statutory financial eligibility criteria. The mission of the SPD is to zealously represent clients, protect constitutional rights, and advocate for an effective and fair criminal justice system. Our commitment is to treat our clients with dignity and compassion, as they are at the center of everything we do.

Current openings are in our Wausau Trial Office located at 500 N Third St, Ste 310, Wausau, WI 54403, and in our Wisconsin Rapids Trial Office located at 2811 S 8th St, Ste 8, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. For more information on office locations, please visit our website.

The SPD Trial Division provides legal representation at the circuit court (trial court) level. The types of cases include but are not limited to criminal, civil commitment, protective placement (personal guardianship), revocation of conditional liberty (probation, parole, or extended supervision), sexually violent offender commitment, termination of parental rights, and others as specified by state law for juveniles and adults.

The starting salary will be between $37.83 to $62.00 per hour ($78,686.40 to $128,960 annually) depending on qualifications, plus great benefits. Positions are unclassified and in pay schedule/range 21-75. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan and the Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. Final selected candidates may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement to relocate to the place of employment.

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.

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.

Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law by the Wisconsin Supreme Court prior to their start date. Soon to be graduates are encouraged to apply, and an appointment date would be set after being admitted to the Wisconsin Bar. See the Wisconsin State Bar for admission requirements.

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