The Office of Court Operations is seeking a qualified, dedicated, and professional attorney to fill the role of Legal Advisor. The Legal Advisor advises Judges and Wisconsin Court System staff on the interpretation of laws and rules. The selected individual will join a team of court operations policy and legal professionals in conducting in‐depth legal, policy, and program analyses and research. Job duties include identifying issues, researching and addressing inquiries, evaluating and interpreting legal and policy information for administrative, judicial and other circuit court staff on a broad range of issues. This Legal Advisor position will be responsible for managing the Wisconsin Court System’s VAWA STOP Grant, which is federal money used to educate court professionals on topics related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Additional assignments include working with court system committees, assuring the circuit court’s compliance with applicable state and federal laws and drafting of petitions, procedures, administrative bulletins and other organizational communications. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please review the additional information and apply following the directions listed below.

LOCATION: Office of Court Operations, Madison WI. Certain positions with this Department may allow remote work for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic may be discussed in the interview process. Employees residing outside the state of Wisconsin are not eligible for full‐time remote work.
SALARY: The hiring salary range is $72,756 to $81,172 annually, depending on qualifications, a State of Wisconsin benefits package is included. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wicourts.gov on the Employment page under Benefits Overview.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Conduct legal, policy, and program analyses and research. 2) Provide guidance, technical assistance, and trainings on legal issues related to circuit court policy, procedure, or program implementation. 3) Draft Supreme Court Rule petitions, requests for attorney general opinions, and administrative bulletins regarding circuit court issues. 4) Advise and work with various court committees or court personnel. 5) Understand and identify the circuit court’s compliance requirements with applicable state and federal laws. 6) Experience working with grants and a knowledge of victim-related law and policies is preferred.

1) Law degree from an accredited law school. 2) Policy or legal experience in a circuit court or related legal setting 3) Experience presenting legal information to diverse audiences. 4) Experience in public policy development. 5) Experience in program implementation and evaluation.

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS:

1) Employment will require a criminal background check. 2) Must meet the minimum standards for driving a state vehicle. 3) Must be able to travel throughout the State of Wisconsin with occasional overnights.

Please submit a cover letter and resume in a single .pdf document indicating the position Legal Advisor – #23-2345 to Human.Resources@wicourts.gov. All materials should showcase your relevant education, experience, and skills. Failure to follow these procedures may result in your disqualification.

In order to be assured consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 PM on August 6, 2023. The Wisconsin Court System will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants when requested. For additional information on the court system visit our website at www.wicourts.gov.