Paralegal-Advanced

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) protects and educates the public by maintaining and promoting a strong insurance industry. Over 85% of employees recommend OCI as a good place to work. Come join our team and make a difference!

While working at OCI, you'll enjoy impactful and fulfilling work along with:

• Generous Paid Time Off (up to 3 weeks vacation, 9 holidays, 4.5 personal holidays, and up to 130 hours of sick leave)
• Retirement Benefits (participation in one of the nation’s top pension programs!)
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Free wellness opportunities (health coaching and a confidential employee assistance program)
• Healthy Work Environment
• Work/life balance, casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and the potential to work remote
• Promotion of professional growth
• Inclusive culture committed to equity and inclusion for all employees and applicants
• Additional benefits (life insurance, income continuation insurance, commuter benefits, student loan forgiveness, and additional retirement savings programs)

Learn more about the State of Wisconsin’s amazing benefits package here, and hear what one of our employee’s has to say about working at OCI.

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at OCI that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

This paralegal-advanced position provides legal support to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance’s (OCI) work to investigate and prosecute insurance fraud. Under general supervision of the Chief Legal Counsel, this position independently prepares legal documents, organizes case materials, and supports the fraud attorney throughout hearings and the litigation process. The paralegal works independently on large, complex cases involving multiple parties and a significant amount of evidence. This is a new position with an opportunity to develop and grow OCI’s insurance fraud program.

For more information, please view the Paralegal-Advanced complete position description.

Starting salary for the Paralegal-Advanced will be between $39.00 - $45.67 per hour, plus great benefits. This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 07-03. A 12-month probationary period may be required. Current state employees will be compensated in accordance with the current State Compensation Plan.

Due to the nature of the position, OCI will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. OCI does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

This position has potential for a combination of telecommuting and in-person work after an initial training period has been completed. Some travel may be necessary, including out-of-state travel.

Minimally qualified candidates will have all the following experience:

• Complex Case Management – Such as demonstrated experience managing complex legal matters, organizing and maintaining case files, tracking and meeting deadlines, preparing status updates for attorneys and stakeholders, and utilizing reporting tools or case management systems.
• Paralegal Functions – Substantial experience performing advanced paralegal duties such as drafting legal documents and correspondence, organizing case files and exhibits, and calendaring matters.
• Hearing or Trial Support – Such as experience preparing for and supporting hearings, administrative proceedings, or litigation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and on-site assistance to attorneys.

In addition, well-qualified applicants will have one or more of the following:

• Experience working with Wisconsin State Statutes and Administrative Code, or in one or more of the following practice areas: administrative law, licensing law, or litigation.
• Education/Certification – Completion of a paralegal certification program or a related degree (e.g., business, English, writing, or library research).
• Experience independently managing complex projects, including preparing appellate records and organizing and indexing exhibits.

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Pilar Blomquist at pilare.blomquist@wisconsin.gov or 715-831-3220.

Applicant materials are due by 11:59 pm Tuesday, September 23, 2025.