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Job ID
21396
Location
Madison;Milwaukee
Agency
State Public Defender Board
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Classification Code
15001
Classification Title
Paralegal
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Introduction
The Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) is currently recruiting to fill a Paralegal - Limited Term Employee (LTE) vacancy in either our Milwaukee Yourth/Mental Health Trial office located in Milwaukee or our Administration office located in Madison to work 40 hours per week.
Of special note regarding Limited Term Employment (LTE) employment with the State of Wisconsin:
The primary duties of this position are executing and auditing approved conflict determinations, ensuring conflict screens are properly established and sending and tracking conflict waiver letters. In addition, organizing and auditing projects, assisting with logistics for upcoming training programs, helping facilitate training programs and managing content and course descriptions for the on demand learning platform.
Salary Information
The starting salary pay range will be between $21.70 and $35.76 per hour.
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.
Veterans: The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for the application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Qualifications
Please address your experience with the qualifications listed below in your cover letter and resume.
Minimum Qualifications
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Jaclyn Shelton at sheltonj@opd.wi.gov to be considered for this position.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply online is Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Job ID
21396
Location
Madison;Milwaukee
Agency
State Public Defender Board
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Classification Code
15001
Classification Title
Paralegal
Add to My Favorite Jobs
Email this Job
Introduction
The Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) is currently recruiting to fill a Paralegal - Limited Term Employee (LTE) vacancy in either our Milwaukee Yourth/Mental Health Trial office located in Milwaukee or our Administration office located in Madison to work 40 hours per week.
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.
The primary duties of this position are executing and auditing approved conflict determinations, ensuring conflict screens are properly established and sending and tracking conflict waiver letters. In addition, organizing and auditing projects, assisting with logistics for upcoming training programs, helping facilitate training programs and managing content and course descriptions for the on demand learning platform.
Salary Information
The starting salary pay range will be between $21.70 and $35.76 per hour.
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.
Veterans: The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for the application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Qualifications
Please address your experience with the qualifications listed below in your cover letter and resume.
Minimum Qualifications
- Effective oral, written and communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Detail oriented
- Effective organizational skills
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Jaclyn Shelton at sheltonj@opd.wi.gov to be considered for this position.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply online is Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Salary : $22 - $36