Paralegal - Limited Term Employment

DSPS is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we provide:

• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals and overall well-being

What We Are Looking For: A detail-oriented individual and team player who can provide professional support to attorneys in the drafting of legal documents, research legal and factual issues, and management of case files and caseloads.  

Where We Are Located: This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

LTE positions assist in the development of your skills and experience and offer growth potential via opportunities to join our team in a permanent role! For more information on DSPS you can visit our website by clicking here.

This position provides professional support to prosecuting attorneys in the management of case files and caseloads, along with legal research and drafting of legal documents as needed. Some of the duties include: 

• Organize and maintain case files, which involve multiple issues, sources of investigation and a large volume of documents.
• Identify and compile various documents such, court records, employment records, financial records, and criminal histories in complex cases.
• Manage the timeline of events for each case, including docketing and monitoring deadlines, and setting priorities.
• Maintain and send out notification of upcoming agenda deadlines.
• As instructed by attorneys, add items to Board and Section agendas for consideration.
• Communicate effectively with DLSC and other agency staff regarding case files.
• Utilize team workload tracking tools.

This position is in schedule-range (07-04) with an hourly rate of $24.00 - $28.00, per hour.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas.  This state agency is not enroll 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.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year).

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status. 

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with all of the following:

• Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, SharePoint, or comparable. Experience may include activities such as emails in a shared mailbox, using Adobe Pro to edit PDFs, or performing multiple level filter and/or sorting within a spreadsheet.

   

• Experience drafting legal documents and/or legal correspondence.

   

• Experience working with state statutes and administrative code.

   

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.

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. 

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 [email protected] or 608-267-2837.

The deadline to apply is 11:59PM CST on September 30, 2026.