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Litigation - General Attorney in Madison, WI

The Office of the State Public Defender of Wisconsin Apr 11,2019 Jan 21,2019 Location USA Madison WI
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Government

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 1 yrs required

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Assistant State Public Defender - Trial Attorney The candidate will provide intake services in accordance with the statutes, administrative rules, agency policies and procedures, and local office procedures and respond promptly to requests for representation from prospective clients of the office. Interview individuals to determine indigency in compliance with the statutes, administrative rules, agency policies and procedures, and local office procedures. Complete the case opening form used in the case management system. Obtain complete client information for use by successor counsel. Represent clients in judicial and administrative proceedings in a competent, effective, ethical, and zealous manner in accordance with the Attorney Performance Standards set forth in the Policies and Procedures Manual and the Rules of the Professional Conduct, SCR ch. 20. Interview each client and keep the client informed of the status of the case, court or hearing dates, negotiations, the client's options, and applicable law. Evaluate the factual and legal issues in each client's case, doing the necessary legal research, obtaining discovery, and conducting factual investigation, in person or by using an investigator. Document each client's file. Prepare appropriate legal pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, jury instructions, and other legal documents. Consult with the client and witnesses, including expert witnesses, to prepare and present a viable defense. Develop and present alternatives for pretrial release. Provide courtroom representation for the client throughout the duration of the case including motion hearings, court and jury trials, and other contested hearings. File and handle any necessary interlocutory appeals. When appropriate, attempt to resolve the client's case through negotiation. Develop and present alternatives at the time of sentencing, commitment, or other disposition of the client's case. Advise the client of his/her appeal rights and file necessary post-conviction notices. Upon completion of a case and in accordance with the case management system, submit a complete and timely case closing form. Maintain calendar control of his/her cases and keep his/her local office advised of his/her location. Keep abreast of the statutory and decisional law in those areas of practice for which he/she is responsible. Maintain his/her license to practice law and obtain at least the required number of CLE credits. Be present in either the office, county jails, courthouse or otherwise on office business and accessible to the office during the local office hours and available by telephone 24 hours a day. Work with other staff in the office and attorneys as assigned and share his/her knowledge and experience. Perform other duties as assigned by agency management. Requires experience representing criminal cases or an emphasis on criminal course work in law school. An ASPD must possess a strong sense of commitment and dedication to indigent defense. Requirements include the ability to manage a deadline driven caseload; strong litigation skills; strong writing skills; effective communication skills; and the ability to interact professionally with co-workers, justice officials, clients and others in the office and court system. Fluency in a foreign language is a plus. Must be admitted to practice law by the Wisconsin Supreme Court prior to their start date. Deadline to Apply: 4/30/2019.

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Job Announcement Code(s): 19-00163. Apply online. No emails. Visit website for more details.

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