What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Defender Investigator - Limited Term Employee (Shawano Trial Office) position at State of Wisconsin - State Public Defender Board?
Introduction
Of special note regarding Limited Term Employment (LTE) employment with the State of Wisconsin:
- LTE positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to a permanent civil service classified position, and do not lead to permanent status.
- LTE positions are not eligible for the State of Wisconsin health insurance coverage, the Wisconsin Retirement System contributions, and do not received paid time off.
- Wisconsin residency is required for LTE positions.
- No more than 1039 hours may be worked in one year.
Position Summary
The primary duties of this position are to provide investigative support for staff trial attorneys in assigned cases in a professional manner.
Salary Information
Starting salary will be between $21.27 and $28.00/hr.
Job Details
Background Check: 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.
Eligibility to work in the US: 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Qualifications
Please address your experience with the qualifications listed below in your letter of qualifications and resume.
Minimum qualifications:
1. Writing reports using Microsoft Word or equivalent
2. Communicate effectively with people from different ethnic, cultural, political, economic and/or religious backgrounds
How To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Shelley Larson at larsons@opd.wi.gov to be considered for this position.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply online is Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
Salary : $21 - $28
