• Job Description

  Req#: 20774
  Introduction
  
  Are you a skilled attorney ready to grow in your career and want to make a difference in the lives of the public? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced environment? If so, the DOJ has the opportunity that you are looking for!
  
  It is the mission of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the public and ensure that justice is done. Click here to learn more about the DOJ.
  
  The DOJ, Division of Legal Services (DLS) is dedicated to the provision of high-quality legal representation and advice to the Governor, Legislature, other state officers, and state agencies.
  
  Position Summary
  
  DLS is recruiting for multiple highly motivated and talented Assistant Attorneys General in the following legal specialty areas:
  • Civil Litigation Unit - handles a wide variety of matters on behalf of the State of Wisconsin, its agencies, the University of Wisconsin System, and individual state employees.
    • Criminal Appeals Unit - represents the state in all felony appeals before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court.
    • Criminal Ligation Unit - performs several important functions involving criminal related matters including prosecuting selected criminal violations and providing training and advice to state prosecutions and law enforcement.
    • Environmental Protection Unit - enforces the laws that protect our natural resources.
    • Medicaid Fraud Control and Elder Abuse - investigates and prosecutes crimes committed against vulnerable adults in nursing homes and other facilities, as well as fraud perpetrated by providers against the Wisconsin Medicaid program.
    • Public Protection Unit - enforces the laws that protect consumers.
    • Special Litigation & Appeals Unit - provides legal advice to the State and its agencies and handles litigation in a wide variety of substantive areas, frequently on issues relating to constitutional law and governmental authority.
  Please indicate your preferred legal specialty area/unit in a letter of qualifications.
  
  Under the general supervision of a Unit Director or Deputy Unit Director, Assistant Attorneys General provide legal advice and representation services in the enforcement of statutes, commencement of actions, or in defense of governmental clients. This position requires the exercise of sound and reasoned judgment in legal skills, analysis, and workload management. This position requires working professionally and collaboratively within the division and unit as well as on interdivisional and interdepartmental projects, assignments, and other tasks.
  
  For more information, review the AAG position description .
  
  This recruitment may be used to fill Assistant Attorney General vacancies that occur in the next 6 months. Apply Today!
  
  Salary Information
  
  The Assistant Attorney General position is in pay schedule 09 and pay range 75. The starting pay will be between $43.26 - $58.07/hour maximum (approx. $89,981 to $120,786 annually), depending upon experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Pay for current or former state employees will follow the provisions found in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire. An 18-month probationary period may be required.
  
  The State of Wisconsin offers amazing benefits , such as:
  • Generous paid time off, including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, and nine paid holidays., and
    • Sick time that rolls over each year with no cap and may be used to pay for healthcare premiums in retirement.
      • Affordable health insurance, dental, vision, life, and more.
        • A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
        • A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
  To learn more about DOJ's total compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator !
  
  Job Details
  
  These positions are headquartered at the Risser Justice Center located at 17 West Main Street in the award-winning city of Madison .
  
  These positions may be eligible to work remotely as part of a hybrid schedule, following an initial training period, including reporting on multiple consecutive workdays if needed. Travel to the headquarters is not eligible for travel reimbursement. High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.
  
  Occasional in-state travel will be required. Must be eligible to drive when required for travel.
  
  The Department of Justice 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.
  
  A background check, including fingerprints, will be completed on applicants prior to selection.
  
  Special Qualification: Candidate must be a member in good standing with the Wisconsin State Bar upon appointment.
  
  Qualifications
  
  Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.
  
  Minimally qualified applicants must have a Juris doctor degree and professional law experience in the following:
  • Analyzing statutes and case law.
  • Conducting in-depth research on complex legal questions, either as a lawyer, judicial law clerk, or law student.
  • Writing briefs, legal pleadings, or judicial decisions as the primary drafter.
  In addition to the minimum qualifications, a well-qualified applicant will have professional training or experience in the following:
  • Oral advocacy in any court, administrative proceeding, or moot court.
  • Serving as lead counsel in jury or bench trials.
  • Working in a clerkship or for a court at the state appellate or federal level, or other comparable experience.
  • Serving as counsel in complex litigation in state or federal court. Relevant complex litigation experience may include:
    • drafting or responding to written discovery.
    • document review.
    • conducting depositions or witness preparation.
    • drafting summary judgement or other merits filings.
    • conducting trials.
    • handling complex appeals.
  
  How To Apply
  
  The steps to apply online are quick and easy! Your application materials, including your resume and letter of qualifications, are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for further consideration. It is critically important that your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated job qualifications. Please review our helpful tips for developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included. Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked "Submit."
  
  Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
  
  The WI Department of Justice is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
  
  The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
  
  Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions. If any questions arise, please contact the DOJ Recruiter email at dojrecruiter@wisdoj.gov .
  
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  Deadline to Apply
  
  Deadline Extended: The deadline to apply for this job announcement is Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The previous deadline date was May 6, 2026.

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