<p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Legal Secretary (LS) provides a wide range of legal secretarial functions for Assistant State Public Defender Attorneys, such as ensuring the appropriate, timely and accurate processing of legal documents, and correspondence. In addition, this position is responsible for providing accurate, timely, responsive legal secretarial office services, while maintaining effective working relationships. Join our team and contribute to this key function of the SPD, and experience the intrinsic reward of public service.</p> <p>Here is a copy of the position description.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>This classification is in pay schedule/range 02-12 with a starting salary of $24.12 per hour. Future pay increases will be in accordance with the Compensation Plan. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A one-year probationary period will be required.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Final selected candidates may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement to relocate to the place of employment.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Veterans: 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 the application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>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 letter of qualifications and resume.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications (Required - Candidates must have experience and/or training relevant to these areas in order to be considered for this position):</p> <ul> <li>Providing administrative, clerical or office support (e.g., greeting visitors, answering phones, mail distribution, etc.) </li><li>Working with computers (e.g., word processing, database entry, email, scheduling, spreadsheets, etc.) </li><li>Proofreading documents (Note: Your Letter of Qualifications (i.e., Cover Letter) will be used to assess your proofreading abilities and will be assessed for proper punctuation, grammar and spelling) </li></ul> <p>A well-qualified candidate will also have experience and/or training in the following areas:</p> <ul> <li>Working in a law office and/or with the criminal justice system </li><li>Providing customer service to indigent populations that need social services </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>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 skills and experience relate to the qualifications required for this job. You can also reference the How to Apply to State Service document for more information.</p> <p>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 wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov (Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm). You can also reference the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Materials submitted by all applicants will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.</p> <p>We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please reach out to the HR Specialist listed below.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>If you have any questions on this recruitment or how to apply; please contact Monica Endres at endresm@opd.wi.gov.</p> <p>The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 31, 2025.</p>