Job Details
Salary : $74,068.80 - $96,636.80 Annually
Location : Appleton, WI
Job Type: Grant
Job Number: 2402953
Department: DA Divisions
Opening Date: 06/06/2024
Typical Work Hours/Shift:: 8:00 AM -5:00 PM
CORE VALUES
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Prioritize one another through communication, inclusion and transparency to bolster our community
Position Purpose
Reporting to the District Attorney, the Special Prosecutor researches legal issues, provides information and assists the District Attorney. Performs other duties including attending hearings, preparing jury instructions, etc., as required.
**This is a Full Time grant funded position.
Hours: 8:00 AM -5:00 PM
Location: Outagamie County Administration Building in Appleton, WI
There is possibilities of hybrid work for this role once trained.
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting:
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Reviews police agency referrals and makes appropriate charging decisions.
- Prepares cases for prosecution and resolution.
- Drafts criminal complaints and other legal documents as requested by attorney staff.
- Assists prosecutors in case preparation and resolution.
- Represents the State of Wisconsin in court as Public Service Special Prosecutor.
- Researches issues of law and prepares memorandums, motions, and briefs.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements - Law degree from accredited law school.
- Wisconsin Bar Association membership desirable.
Required or Preferred Skills Physical Requirements
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including computer, telephone, and dictaphone.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal instruction, showing good judgment.
- Knowledge of criminal law and judicial procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of research techniques.
Mathematical Ability
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percents, and make use of the principles of descriptive statistics.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
- Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including case files, motions, legal briefs, investigative reports, case law, statute books, administrative codes, etc.
- Ability to prepare a variety of documents including decisions, jury instructions, special verdicts, legal memoranda, and court orders.
- Ability to use and interpret legal terminology.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Judges, attorneys, County personnel, and the general public verbally and in writing.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting:
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.
LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP. Medical Coverage Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.
Dental Coverage Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.
Vision Coverage Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision
insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.
Life Insurance Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.
Long-Term Disability Insurance All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.
Wisconsin Retirement SystemWisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.
The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.
Flexible Spending Account Plan The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.
Employee Assistance Program Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.
Paid Time OffOutagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.
Deferred Compensation Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $20,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.
Employee and Family ClinicPrimary Health Services are available to employees and dependents ages 2 and up, who are covered on a county health plan.
Behavioral Health Services are available for all county employees regardless of county health coverage.
Pet Employee and Family ClinicPlease note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.
Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.
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