<p>Position Summary</p> <p>The paralegal will provide complex professional support, gather information to assist attorneys in case preparation, investigate cases, and prepare legal documents for offices throughout the Fond du Lac Region, including the Fond du Lac, Juneau, Manitowoc, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan Trial offices. Some travel will be required up to 25% of the time. Travel expectations will be discussed more in depth during the interview process.</p> <p>Join our team and contribute to this key function of SPD, and experience the intrinsic reward of public service. This position is not remote, but occasional, pre-approved remote work may be allowed based on the needs of the office after the initial training period.</p> <p>Here is a copy of the position description.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Starting salary will be between $23.75 and $34.03 per hour, which is in pay schedule/range 07-04. 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 below 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 offer 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>Qualifications</p> <p>LETTER OF QUALIFICATIONS & 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/or 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> <p>1) Preparing legal documents (e.g., drafting pleadings, briefs; gathering records; organizing data, etc.)</p> <p>2) Experience with computer software</p> <p>3) Effective oral, written, and communication skills</p> <p>4) Working effectively with people from different ethnic, cultural, political, economic, and religious backgrounds</p> <p>A well-qualified candidate will also have experience and/or training in the following areas:</p> <p>1) Paralegal experience</p> <p>2) Knowledge of the criminal justice system</p> <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 Maggie Wild at wildm@opd.wi.gov.</p> <p>The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.</p>