Legal Secretary (Project Position) - Jefferson
Jefferson, WI Jefferson, WI Temporary Full-time Temporary Full-time $22.
13 an hour $22.
13 an hour Introduction Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career? Bring your administrative support skills to the Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) and make a difference in the lives of Wisconsin residents.
The SPD is currently recruiting to fill one full-time Project Legal Secretary (LS) to work in our Jefferson Trial Office.
The SPD's mission is to enhance the quality of justice throughout Wisconsin by providing high-quality cost-effective representation to indigent clients, protecting the rights of accused individuals, and by serving as advocates for effective defense services and a rational criminal justice system.
At the SPD, we are committed to diversity in hiring, retention, and career development.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
To learn more, visit our website at http:
//wispd.
gov.
This project position has been authorized and the anticipated end date is December 31, 2024.
Project positions are eligible for benefits, including health insurance, but the incumbent does not attain permanent civil service status.
Candidates chosen for a project position may be considered for permanent positions in the near future if any permanent positions become available.
Employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including a top-rated health plan, vacation leave, nine paid holidays, and the ability to participate in one of the best retirement plans offered.
For more benefit information, click here and here.
Additionally, employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Position Summary The Legal Secretary (LS) works with attorneys and clients, providing legal secretarial support to the local offices.
The LS is also responsible for determining the eligibility of individuals, processing cases for opening, and proofreading documents.
Join our team and contribute to this key function of SPD, and experience the intrinsic reward of public service.
To view a copy of the position description, please click here.
Salary Information This classification is in pay schedule/range 02-12 with a starting salary of $22.
13 per hour.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) for a position assigned to the stated pay range or counter-part pay range, should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
Final selected candidates may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement to relocate to the place of employment.
Job Details A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment.
Qualifications COVER LETTER & RESUME:
You must submit both documents in order to be considered.
It is important that you clearly explain and elaborate on your experience and/or training in your cover letter and/or resume.
Minimum Qualifications (Required - Candidates must have experience and/or training relevant to these areas in order to be considered for this position):
Providing administrative, clerical or office support (e.
g.
, Greeting visitors, answering phones, mail distribution, etc.
) Working with computers (e.
g.
, Word processing, database entry, email, scheduling, spreadsheets, etc.
) Proofreading documents (Note:
Your cover letter will be used to assess your proofreading abilities and will be assessed for proper punctuation, grammar and spelling) A Well Qualified Candidate will also have experience and/or training in the following areas:
Working in a law office and/or with the criminal justice system How To Apply To apply, click Apply for Job to start the application process.
That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account.
You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process.
It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of this job.
If you encounter issues submitting your online application (e.
g.
signing in or uploading a resume), please contact the Wisc.
Jobs Help Desk at (608) 267-1012 or email protected (Monday - Friday, 7:
45am - 4:
30pm).
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.
If both of these documents are not submitted, you will not be eligible for consideration.
Application materials will not be accepted if received in an email, as a hard copy or a fax.
Materials submitted by all applicants will be evaluated by one or more job experts.
Candidates that are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Deadline to Apply This is a reannouncement of the job that original closed on September 12, 203.
If you have already applied for this position, you do not need to reapply.
If you have any questions on this recruitment or how to apply; please contact Maggie Wild at email protected .
The deadline to apply is 11:
59 pm on Monday, October 30, 2023.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
13 an hour $22.
13 an hour Introduction Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career? Bring your administrative support skills to the Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) and make a difference in the lives of Wisconsin residents.
The SPD is currently recruiting to fill one full-time Project Legal Secretary (LS) to work in our Jefferson Trial Office.
The SPD's mission is to enhance the quality of justice throughout Wisconsin by providing high-quality cost-effective representation to indigent clients, protecting the rights of accused individuals, and by serving as advocates for effective defense services and a rational criminal justice system.
At the SPD, we are committed to diversity in hiring, retention, and career development.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
To learn more, visit our website at http:
//wispd.
gov.
This project position has been authorized and the anticipated end date is December 31, 2024.
Project positions are eligible for benefits, including health insurance, but the incumbent does not attain permanent civil service status.
Candidates chosen for a project position may be considered for permanent positions in the near future if any permanent positions become available.
Employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including a top-rated health plan, vacation leave, nine paid holidays, and the ability to participate in one of the best retirement plans offered.
For more benefit information, click here and here.
Additionally, employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Position Summary The Legal Secretary (LS) works with attorneys and clients, providing legal secretarial support to the local offices.
The LS is also responsible for determining the eligibility of individuals, processing cases for opening, and proofreading documents.
Join our team and contribute to this key function of SPD, and experience the intrinsic reward of public service.
To view a copy of the position description, please click here.
Salary Information This classification is in pay schedule/range 02-12 with a starting salary of $22.
13 per hour.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) for a position assigned to the stated pay range or counter-part pay range, should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
Final selected candidates may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement to relocate to the place of employment.
Job Details A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment.
Qualifications COVER LETTER & RESUME:
You must submit both documents in order to be considered.
It is important that you clearly explain and elaborate on your experience and/or training in your cover letter and/or resume.
Minimum Qualifications (Required - Candidates must have experience and/or training relevant to these areas in order to be considered for this position):
Providing administrative, clerical or office support (e.
g.
, Greeting visitors, answering phones, mail distribution, etc.
) Working with computers (e.
g.
, Word processing, database entry, email, scheduling, spreadsheets, etc.
) Proofreading documents (Note:
Your cover letter will be used to assess your proofreading abilities and will be assessed for proper punctuation, grammar and spelling) A Well Qualified Candidate will also have experience and/or training in the following areas:
Working in a law office and/or with the criminal justice system How To Apply To apply, click Apply for Job to start the application process.
That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account.
You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process.
It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of this job.
If you encounter issues submitting your online application (e.
g.
signing in or uploading a resume), please contact the Wisc.
Jobs Help Desk at (608) 267-1012 or email protected (Monday - Friday, 7:
45am - 4:
30pm).
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.
If both of these documents are not submitted, you will not be eligible for consideration.
Application materials will not be accepted if received in an email, as a hard copy or a fax.
Materials submitted by all applicants will be evaluated by one or more job experts.
Candidates that are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Deadline to Apply This is a reannouncement of the job that original closed on September 12, 203.
If you have already applied for this position, you do not need to reapply.
If you have any questions on this recruitment or how to apply; please contact Maggie Wild at email protected .
The deadline to apply is 11:
59 pm on Monday, October 30, 2023.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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