Attorney
Apply NowCompany: State of Wisconsin
Location: Madison, WI 53711
Description:
Introduction
Are you a licensed attorney with experience negotiating settlements and preparing cases for hearings or trials? Do you enjoy seeing how your work has a direct impact? Are you interested in using your legal abilities to support benefit programs for state and local government employees and retirees? Apply now for this unique opportunity with the Wisconsin Retirement System!
What We're Looking For: The Office of Legal Services is currently looking for a driven attorney advisor to provide comprehensive legal services to the Department. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to integrity, comfortably develops strong internal and external partnerships, and provides legal advice that enables the Department to achieve business goals while maintaining an acceptable level of business risk.
What We Offer: This is an excellent opportunity to develop a meaningful and rewarding career with ETF . Our employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package , including generous paid time off so you can truly have work/life balance! If you have student loans and work full time in a public service job (like this one!) you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn more about ETF's total compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator !
Who We Are: The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) manages retirement, insurance, and other benefit programs for 650,000+ state and local government employees and retirees of the WRS. Our members are at the center of everything we do, and we're committed to enhancing their well-being by delivering expert guidance, strong, sustainable benefit programs, and an exceptional customer experience. We're looking for talented people who are active learners that build strong collaborative customer relationships (whether internal or external) and recognize the value different perspectives and experiences bring to our organization.
Where We're Located: ETF is part of the award-winning city of Madison . Located just off University and Sheboygan Avenues, at 4822 Madison Yards Way, within walking distance to several parks, restaurants, and Hilldale Shopping Center .
Position Summary
This position serves as an attorney and reports to the Chief Legal Counsel. As a legal counsel for the Department, you'll represent ETF in legal actions and proceedings and provide legal consultation to Department program areas. The benefits administered by ETF are critical to the financial security of our more than 650,000 members. You'll have direct contact with our members working with them whenever possible to resolve their benefits-related issues before the issues turn into formal administrative appeals. In the rare instances when we're unable to resolve issues informally you'll defend the Department's interests.
Key responsibilities include the following:
Salary Information
This position is in classification Attorney (pay schedule-range 09-75) with an annual salary of $90,000 - $117,249, plus excellent benefits. Pay for current and new state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment.
Job Details
ETF offers hybrid remote/office work. The selected employee must report to ETF's office on the first day of employment , occasionally for onsite meetings, and as project needs require. All employees are expected to be headquartered and work within the state of Wisconsin.
ETF does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the duties required of the position.
A 12-month probationary is required.
The results from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies if they become available.
Qualifications
Minimally Qualified candidates will have experience with all the following:
Highly Qualified candidates will also have experience with some of the following :
How To Apply
To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume and letter of qualifications addressing your training and experience with the qualifications listed above.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for further consideration. For helpful tips, please review our instructions for developing your resume and letter of qualifications .
Online applications that do not include all requested materials may not be considered. 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.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process described above by the stated deadline.
Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability should send your cover letter, resume, DD-214 (honorable discharge), and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to ETF Human Resources: ETFJobs@etf.wi.gov . Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.
For applicant questions or employment inquiries contact ETF Human Resources: ETFJobs@etf.wi.gov , 608-261-2919. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
ETF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities .
Deadline to Apply
Application materials are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Are you a licensed attorney with experience negotiating settlements and preparing cases for hearings or trials? Do you enjoy seeing how your work has a direct impact? Are you interested in using your legal abilities to support benefit programs for state and local government employees and retirees? Apply now for this unique opportunity with the Wisconsin Retirement System!
What We're Looking For: The Office of Legal Services is currently looking for a driven attorney advisor to provide comprehensive legal services to the Department. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to integrity, comfortably develops strong internal and external partnerships, and provides legal advice that enables the Department to achieve business goals while maintaining an acceptable level of business risk.
What We Offer: This is an excellent opportunity to develop a meaningful and rewarding career with ETF . Our employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package , including generous paid time off so you can truly have work/life balance! If you have student loans and work full time in a public service job (like this one!) you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn more about ETF's total compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator !
Who We Are: The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) manages retirement, insurance, and other benefit programs for 650,000+ state and local government employees and retirees of the WRS. Our members are at the center of everything we do, and we're committed to enhancing their well-being by delivering expert guidance, strong, sustainable benefit programs, and an exceptional customer experience. We're looking for talented people who are active learners that build strong collaborative customer relationships (whether internal or external) and recognize the value different perspectives and experiences bring to our organization.
Where We're Located: ETF is part of the award-winning city of Madison . Located just off University and Sheboygan Avenues, at 4822 Madison Yards Way, within walking distance to several parks, restaurants, and Hilldale Shopping Center .
Position Summary
This position serves as an attorney and reports to the Chief Legal Counsel. As a legal counsel for the Department, you'll represent ETF in legal actions and proceedings and provide legal consultation to Department program areas. The benefits administered by ETF are critical to the financial security of our more than 650,000 members. You'll have direct contact with our members working with them whenever possible to resolve their benefits-related issues before the issues turn into formal administrative appeals. In the rare instances when we're unable to resolve issues informally you'll defend the Department's interests.
Key responsibilities include the following:
- Provide legal consultation to leadership in the resolution of member disputes
- Provide comprehensive legal representation for the Department
- Respond to legal inquiries concerning ETF's benefit programs, including the WRS, the Group Health Insurance Program, and other ETF benefit programs
- Review legal documents, requests for proposals/bids, contracts, and other benefit program related documents for compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, etc.
Salary Information
This position is in classification Attorney (pay schedule-range 09-75) with an annual salary of $90,000 - $117,249, plus excellent benefits. Pay for current and new state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment.
Job Details
ETF offers hybrid remote/office work. The selected employee must report to ETF's office on the first day of employment , occasionally for onsite meetings, and as project needs require. All employees are expected to be headquartered and work within the state of Wisconsin.
ETF does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the duties required of the position.
A 12-month probationary is required.
The results from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies if they become available.
Qualifications
Minimally Qualified candidates will have experience with all the following:
- Current license, in good standing, to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
- Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting law .
- Experience providing legal advice, counsel, and recommendations.
- Experience providing legal representation (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.).
- Experience preparing legal documents or memorandums (e.g., pleadings, briefs and allied court papers, legal opinions, administrative rules, orders, etc.).
Highly Qualified candidates will also have experience with some of the following :
- Experience independently representing clients in administrative or civil matters, including preparing for hearings or trials, participating in hearings or trials, or negotiating settlements .
- Experience providing legal advice, counsel, and recommendations to management.
- Experience researching, analyzing and interpreting laws related to employee benefit programs (e.g., health, life, disability, pension, etc.) .
- Experience in negotiating resolution of disputes.
How To Apply
To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume and letter of qualifications addressing your training and experience with the qualifications listed above.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for further consideration. For helpful tips, please review our instructions for developing your resume and letter of qualifications .
Online applications that do not include all requested materials may not be considered. 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.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process described above by the stated deadline.
Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability should send your cover letter, resume, DD-214 (honorable discharge), and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to ETF Human Resources: ETFJobs@etf.wi.gov . Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.
For applicant questions or employment inquiries contact ETF Human Resources: ETFJobs@etf.wi.gov , 608-261-2919. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
ETF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities .
Deadline to Apply
Application materials are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025.