Paralegal

Do you like researching and figuring things out? Are you the sort of person who can't see a typo without reaching for a red pen? Do you enjoy working with lawyers and courts to reach just results and help treat people fairly? Are you looking for a job that won't make you work nights and weekends, and that will provide you with great benefits? The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR); Office of General Counsel is currently recruiting to fill a hybrid paralegal position based in our Madison office, which telecommutes one day per week. The Office of General Counsel represents the Department of Revenue in tax and other proceedings, seeking fair and expeditious resolution of taxpayer appeals. Remote/Telework up to 40%. Note: During probation you will have the opportunity to gradually increase to 40% (i.e., working remotely two days per week, and will report to the 2135 Rimrock Road; Madison WI building, three days per week) within 9 months (of your 12‑month probation) based on performance and workload needs. What We Offer We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Generous Paid Time Off (2.6 weeks of vacation, 9 holidays, 4.5 personal holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.) Low‑cost health, vision, and dental insurance options Free wellness opportunities (health coaching and a confidential employee assistance program) Work/life balance, business casual office atmosphere, and remote work options Learning and professional growth opportunities Inclusive culture committed to equity and inclusion for all employees Additional benefits (life insurance, income continuation insurance, commuter benefits, and additional retirement savings programs). You may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Your Role Our paralegals support and manage collections and tax caseload for a legal staff of 10 attorneys and Chief Counsel. They review and prioritize client and court referrals and requests; draft, edit, issue and serve high‑quality documents for various legal actions; communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse group of coworkers, clients, opposing counsel and court personnel; approve payments for services; correctly process and apply incoming payments; investigate, research and solve issues, and assist with improvements in technology and office automation. Position Summary Salary for this Paralegal position (schedule‑range 07‑04) is $57,928 to $69,180 annually ($27.85 to $33.26 hourly), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Background Checks Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks. I‑9 Requirements Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Minimum Qualifications Minimum‑qualified candidates will have training or experience in each of the following: Preparing legal documents (e.g., drafting pleadings, briefs, gathering records, organizing data, etc.). Providing administrative support in a legal office setting (e.g., writing letters/correspondences, database management, managing a legal calendar, data entry, etc.). Well‑Qualified Candidates Well‑qualified candidates will have one or more of the following (in addition to the minimum qualifications): Research experience with public records, statutes, cases or other legal resources. Paralegal experience in civil or administrative cases. Paralegal certificate or other certificate in a legal area. Deadline to Apply The application deadline is 11:59 pm Central Time on June 26, 2026. Equal Opportunity The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr