Paralegal

SALARY RANGE

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Waukesha County's District Attorney Office is seeking two (2) Paralegals.

One of these positions is a Diversion Program Coordinator, which is grant-funded (full-time, benefitted). Specific work duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinates and administers the Diversion Program; develops procedures, protocols, forms, and brochures.
• Screens cases upon referral to the DA's Office for potential eligibility for 1 of 4 tracks: pre- charge diversion, Act 33 DPA, DPA, or Drug Court.
• Has knowledge of/ability to work with defendants with substance use disorders. Refers cases for additional eligibility screening (risk/needs assessment).
• Once determined eligible, presents the DA's recommendation to the defendant and his/her attorney.
• When appropriate, prepares negotiated plea agreements for finalization in court.
• Works closely with the Diversion Case Manager to monitor the progress of diversion contracts and DPAs.
• Tracks cases to ensure defendants are complying with deadlines. Coordinates follow-up on cases including obtaining necessary documents and maintaining complete case files.
• Maintains calendars to track cases. Refers non-compliance issues to the assignedprosecutor for his/her attention.

The other Paralegal position is dedicated to gathering and organizing the evidence necessary to draft and file criminal complaints including preparing subpoenas and search warrants, as well as organizing prosecution case files and assisting with trials. This is a regular full-time benefitted position. Specific work duties and responsibilities include:

• Legal research and drafting briefs, motions, and other legal documents
• Conducts trial preparation and appears at trial or other court proceedings to assist attorneys
• Creating spreadsheets and exhibits and organizing complex financial information and transactions.
• Gathers and utilizes information to make recommendations to the supervising attorney.

The 2025 starting hourly rate range is $26.69 to $31.00 (depending on qualifications; full range extends to $35.31) coupled with a comprehensive benefits package.

Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be subject to a background investigation conducted by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Paralegal click here.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, criminal justice, political science, business administration or a closely related field;
OR
2. A Paralegal Certificate from a recognized college or business institute, and four (4) years of work experience as a paralegal in a legal environment.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.