<p>Position Summary</p> <p>This position provides legal counsel to DSPS attached regulatory professional boards, committees, councils, and the Division of Policy Development. Specific responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Provide high-quality legal advice and support, including written and verbal work product regarding myriad complex and evolving legal and policy issues. </li><li>Draft clear and concise correspondence and position statements for matters under DSPS regulatory authority. </li><li>Oversee administrative rule projects and provide training on open meeting and open records laws and represent DSPS in license denial proceedings before administrative law judges, if needed. </li></ul> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>This position is in schedule-range (09-75) with an annual salary of $91,529-$120,786, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.</p> <p>This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to the application deadline.</p> <p>Qualified applicants must have all of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience conducting legal research on administrative issues including statutes and regulations. </li><li>Experience analyzing facts and law and providing legal advice/recommendations to non-lawyers. </li><li>Experience drafting legal documents including correspondence, memorandums, briefs, and proposed decisions, including findings of fact and conclusions of law. </li></ul> <p>In addition, a well qualified applicant will have experience with at least one of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience providing legal counsel to executive management and/or organizational clients. </li><li>Experience with licensing and/or employment discrimination law. </li><li>Experience performing legal work for professions such as pharmacy, nursing, medicine, counseling, real estate, or comparable experience in licensing or employment law. </li><li>Litigation training or experience (criminal, civil, administrative, or other). </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.</p> <p>This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.</p> <p>Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Chanda Kaz at chanda.kaz@dot.wi.gov or 608-267-2837.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>The deadline to apply is 11:59PM CST on May 6th, 2026.</p>