Job details
Salary $70,000 - $90,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Introduction
We are seeking skilled attorneys to conduct hearings and issue legal decisions for our unemployment insurance divisionIf you are seeking an opportunity to use your legal experience in a role that offers interesting work and work/life balance, apply now!
We currently have six project positions availableThe employment list created from this recruitment may be used to fill similar permanent, project, and limited term employment (lte) positions that become available in the near future.
These project attorney positions are anticipated to work remotely in wisconsin for the duration of the projectIf permanent ui positions become available, they will be headquartered in the madison or milwaukee ui hearing office, and may be permitted or required to work remotely at times based on government orders, social distancing requirements, employee preference, or other business and/or performance needsHigh speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.
The department of workforce development (dwd) offers an exciting place to work with an excellent benefits package, including over 6 weeks of paid time off (including vacation, personal, holiday, and sick leaves), low-cost health insurance, a well-funded pension, a great employee assistance program, and many opportunities to develop and grow your skillsFor more benefits information, view our benefits overviewFind out why we love to work for wisconsin!
Position summary
The ui administrative law judge (alj) is responsible for conducting administrative hearings and writing decisions for the state unemployment insurance (ui) program, and various federal wage insurance programsThese positions report to the senior administrative law judge (supervising attorney) of either the madison or milwaukee hearing office.
Salary information
Starting salary is between $70,000 - $90,000 depending on experience, plus excellent benefitsFor more benefits information, view our benefits overview or more in-depth benefits e-learning.
A 12-month probationary period will be requiredThe classification title for this position is attorney (schedule 09, range 75)This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit.
Pay will be set in accordance with the state of wisconsin compensation plan in effect at the time of appointmentStarting pay may vary for current state employees.
Job details
Wisconsin residency is required to be eligible for a project positionProject positions are temporary positions that provide benefits (including health insurance), but do not provide rights to a permanent civil service position and do not lead to permanent status in classIndividuals appointed to a project position are not placed on a probationary periodProject positions typically last up to two years, but may be extended based on business needs.
All applicants who may be appointed to this position may be required to allow dwd to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the united states (i.eA us citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointmentDwd does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible opt employer for those with f1 visasThis is not a contract positionAny appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the united states.
In order to comply with the needs of remote work, people hired into these positions will need to have access to high speed internet (min 20 mb/sec download, 10mb/sec upload) and the ability to perform confidential and professional telework.
Qualifications
Qualifications marked with an asterisk (*) will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process to determine further consideration, so it is recommended you specifically list your experience related to each of them in your letter of qualifications, which does not need to be in formal letter format.
Minimally qualified applicants will meet the following required qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school and currently have or be eligible for licensure to practice law in the state of wisconsinMust have active license, in good standing, to practice law in the state of wisconsin by the time of appointment.
Experience applying knowledge of rules of evidence in wisconsin or another state.
Experience developing a variety of clear, concise and accurate written legal documents applying the law to the facts (such as law review, moot court, appellate or law firm internships, court experience, or similar).
Experience organizing and prioritizing work effectively to meet deadlines.
Communicating and relating interpersonally with others to maintain effective working relationships.
Well qualified applicants will also meet the following preferred qualifications:
Current license to practice law in the state of wisconsin (in good standing)
Experience conducting trials, administrative hearings or litigation, particularly in the role of an administrative law judge (or similar).
Experience applying and interpreting wisconsin law relating to unemployment law (s108, wisStats.), civil rights, and/or other equal opportunity (e.g., fair employment, open housing, public accommodations, family/medical leave, etc.).
Experience effectively managing change in a dynamic work environment.
Apply Now
Click `apply for job` to start the application processThat will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new accountYou will be asked to respond to a question confirming your licensureAdditionally, you will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application processIt is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of the job, particularly those marked with an asterisk in the qualifications section of this announcementAdditional guidance on developing your resume and letter of qualifications is available at this link.
Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update your materials.
What happens next? a panel will review your application materials to determine your eligibility for further consideration in the selection processThe most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, which is typically a virtual interview.
If you have questions, please email lskjobs@dwd.wi.gov.
Dwd is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforceVeterans, women, people of color, lgbtqia+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to applyWe provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
If viewing this posting on an external site, please visit wisc.jobs to complete your application for this position (search 2837) or to find other job opportunities that align with your skills and interests.
Deadline to apply
Applications will be accepted until the position needs are metThe first review of applications will be of those received by 11:59 pm (central standard time) on august 27, 2021After that, we anticipate reviewing applications approximately every 10-14 days until all necessary positions are filled.
