Public Defender Investigator - Limited Term Employee (Shawano Trial Office)

Public Defender Investigator - Limited Term Employee (Shawano Trial Office)

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Introduction

The Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) is currently recruiting to fill a Public Defender Investigator (Limited Term Employee) vacancy at the Shawano Trial office to work up to 40 hours per week. Home office would be located at the Shawano Trial Office, but this position would require travel to the Peshtigo Trial Office based on workload.

Of special note regarding Limited Term Employment (LTE) employment with the State of Wisconsin :

• LTE positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to a permanent civil service classified position, and do not lead to permanent status.
• LTE positions are not eligible for the State of Wisconsin health insurance coverage, the Wisconsin Retirement System contributions, and do not receive paid time off.
• Wisconsin residency is required for LTE positions.
• No more than 1039 hours may be worked in one year.

Position Summary

The primary duties of this position are to provide investigative support for staff trial attorneys in assigned cases in a professional manner.

Salary Information

Starting salary will be between $21.27 and $28.00 / hr.

Job Details

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Shelley Larson at larsons@opd.wi.gov to be considered for this position.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply online is Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11 : 59 pm.

Employment details

Note : This description supersedes any prior postings for this role.

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