Paralegal

Introduction Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin. Core Values As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies. Position Summary Under the general supervision of an Attorney Supervisor, this paralegal position provides professional legal assistance requiring independent judgment and initiative. The position supports and assists the Department's Division of Legal Services with providing legal services to the Department in a variety of areas, including public records and records management, procurement and contracting, relocation assistance, administrative rulemaking coordination, and legal research as needed, including in developing areas of information technology law, privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity. Responsibilities Processing public record requests under Wisconsin's Public Records Law Conducting complex legal research and analysis of the law Drafting and finalizing a variety of legal documents Serving as the primary staff contact for the Relocation Assistance Program Serving as the Administrative Rules Coordinator for the Department Providing other paralegal and administrative support to the Division as needed Additional Responsibilities Detailed research, analysis, and accuracy Collection, analysis, and initial processing of varied department records Providing other paralegal and administrative support to the Division as needed Salary Information This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 07-04. Starting pay rate will be between $27.85 per hour and $32.51 per hour depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probation may be required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan at the time of hire. Job Details Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for F-1 international students. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form. All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. Certain positions may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. Qualifications Minimally Qualified Applicants Will Have Each Of The Following: Experience working with state statutes and administrative code. Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, SharePoint, or comparable. Experience may include activities such as accessing emails in a shared mailbox, using Adobe Pro to edit PDFs, using e-Discovery tools, or performing multiple level filters and/or sorting within a spreadsheet. Experience communicating with customers in writing. Experience drafting legal documents. Experience performing tasks with a high level of attention to detail. Experience may include activities such as drafting correspondence without grammatical errors and/or proofreading attorney drafts. Experience working independently and dealing with confidential information under minimal supervision. Well-qualified candidates will also have at least one of the following: Paralegal certification, related degree, or experience working in a paralegal role. Experience with administrative law and/or independently administering administrative programs. Experience with applying/interpreting the Wisconsin Public Records Law and responding to public records requests. EEO Statement The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr