Job Title: Senior Counsel
Job ID: 14684
Location: Madison
Agency: Justice
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Introduction
It is the mission of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the public and ensure that justice is done. To continue to meet this mission, the principles of equity, inclusion, and employee well-being have become a foundation for all work performed at DOJ, on behalf of Wisconsinites.
The DOJ is committed to developing and supporting a workforce and culture that is rich in diversity and innovation. It is the department’s goal to ensure that all DOJ employees are empowered to be authentic, claim belonging, and thrive. This is your opportunity to make and be the difference.
In addition to working with a dynamic group of people, we offer amazing benefits, such as excellent health insurance, ample paid leave, flexible work schedules, and an employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and resources to help promote wellness. Furthermore, employment within the state of Wisconsin provides job stability, work/life balance, and numerous intrinsic rewards from doing meaningful work.
Do you thrive working in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to help make a difference in the lives of the public? The DOJ is looking for highly motivated and talented individual to join our Division of Legal Services as a Senior Counsel (Assistant Attorney General) focusing in criminal and habeas law.
This position is headquartered at the Risser Justice Center located at 17 West Main Street in Madison.
The deadline to apply for this job announcement is July 16, 2024, at 11:59pm. For any questions, please contact Pamela Fredrick, Human Resources Specialist at fredrickpj@doj.state.wi.us or (608) 419-3546.
Responsibilities
Position Summary
Under general supervision of the Division of Legal Services Director, this position serves as Senior Counsel for criminal and habeas law. This position works in close consultation with Division of Legal Services administration and works with the Criminal Appeals Unit Director. The position collaborates with executive staff on Department of Justice goals for the development of the law, providing high-level legal advice to internal and external stakeholders. The position leads and supports criminal and habeas law development, particularly on significant legal issues. The position oversees the planning and review of briefing in specified, significant trial and appellate matters as well as in all criminal and habeas cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The position requires a sophisticated understanding of legal principles and strategies with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. The position requires having an institutional view of the place of an individual case or appeal in the Department’s long-term interests. The position requires developing and maintaining effective working relationships with executive staff, division leadership, and agency partners. This position requires collaboration, including on criminal and habeas law training and resources.
Salary Information
The Senior Counsel (Assistant Attorney General) position is in pay schedule 09 and pay range 75. The starting pay will be between $114940 – $136780 annually. Pay for current or former state employees will follow the provisions found in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. A 12-month probationary period may be required.
Job Details
This position may be eligible to work remotely up to 40% as part of a hybrid schedule, following an initial training period. Travel to the headquarters is not eligible for travel reimbursement.
High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.
Occasional in-state travel will be required. Must be eligible to drive when required for travel.
The Department of Justice 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.
A background check, including fingerprints, will be completed on applicants prior to selection.
Candidate must be a member in good standing with the Wisconsin State Bar upon appointment.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.
Minimally qualified applicants must have professional work experience in the following:
- Experience in criminal law;
- Managing multiple tasks and prioritizing competing deadlines;
- Developing strategic partnerships and working collaboratively with the partners to achieve shared goals.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, a well-qualified applicant will have professional work experience in the following:
- Training or teaching criminal law attorneys;
- Advising high-level management on legal issues;
- Law creation through work on legislation, workgroups, councils, etc.;
- Law development in appellate law practice.
Application Process
How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, visit wisc.jobs, search for the Job ID or Job Title, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Once logged in, click “Apply for Job” and follow the steps outlined in the application process. You will be required to submit a letter of qualifications and resume.
Each time you apply for a job; you should update and tailor your resume and letter of qualifications. You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. These qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job applying for.
Your resume should include the following:
- Your educational background including any course work that relates to the position in which you are applying.
- Your employment history, including experiences and/or duties and a summary of accomplishments and skills learned or used.
- Any training or experience, including volunteer work or internships, you have related specifically to the “Qualifications” section of the assessment.
- Spell out any acronyms and/or abbreviations the first time used.
Your letter of qualifications should include:
- Additional information regarding your past work experience, including volunteer work and internships, or coursework you have taken.
- Highlights of your most relevant skills and experiences as they related to the specific job you are applying for.
- Specific examples that clearly demonstrates your level of expertise.
What not to include in your resume or letter of qualifications:
Your application materials should not include any information that is not job-related, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, disability, or genetic information. Further, do not include any self-identifying information such as photos, social security numbers, political affiliation, citizen status or conviction records.
Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.
NOTE: Current/former State employees interested in a permissive transfer, demotion or reinstatement consideration must also apply.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions. If any questions arise, please contact Pamela Fredrick, Human Resources Specialist, at fredrickpj@doj.state.wi.us or (608) 419-3546.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply for this job announcement is Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
