Paralegal (CAP Unit) - Limited Term Employee (Milwaukee Trial Office)

• 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 to manage the intake process of private bar cases in the Trial Division as well as manage the client complaints regarding private bar attorneys.

Starting salary will be $24.12/hour.

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.

Please address your experience with the qualifications listed below in your letter of qualifications and resume.

Minimum qualifications:

1. Preparing legal documents (e.g., drafting pleadings, briefs; gathering records; organizing data, etc.)

2. Effective written, oral, and communication skills

3. Working effectively with people from different backgrounds

4. Working with computers (e.g., word processing, database entry, spreadsheets, etc.)

Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Dawn Stachowiak at stachowiakd@opd.wi.gov to be considered for this position.

The deadline to apply online is Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm.