Attorney

Overview

The Labor & Industry Review Commission (LIRC) is an independent Wisconsin administrative agency established to provide a fair and impartial review of decisions issued by administrative law judges in cases involving Unemployment Insurance, Worker’s Compensation, and Equal Rights. Working at LIRC provides you the opportunity to make a positive impact on the quality of life for the people of Wisconsin, while working in a friendly, professional environment that offers flexibility and a commitment to a strong work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

The LIRC staff attorney position assists the three LIRC Commissioners in providing fair and impartial review of the employment law decisions of administrative law judges in cases involving Unemployment Insurance (UI), Worker’s Compensation (WC), and Equal Rights (ER). The staff attorney performs review of cases petitioned to the Commission for review. The staff attorney is responsible for providing analysis, verification of evidence, making recommendations to the Commission, and drafting decisions for consideration by the Commission.

The staff attorney may also represent the Commission in court in matters involving unemployment insurance. Strong written communication skills will be vital to success in this position.

For more information, please view the complete position description.

This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 09-75 with an annual starting salary between $93,600 and $120,785 per year depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probation may be required.

Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

Due to the nature of the position, LIRC will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. LIRC does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. Partial telecommuting (up to a maximum of 4 days per week) may be available upon completion of the probationary period, subject to operational needs and organizational requirements. If you are invited to interview, this aspect can be discussed more in the interview process. High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.

This position is headquartered at 3319 W. Beltline Highway, Madison, WI.

A minimally qualified applicant will have graduated from an accredited law school and will be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin upon hire.

It is recommended that you specifically list your experience related to each of the qualifications listed below in your letter of qualification and resume.

Minimally qualified applicants will have education or training in each of the following activities:

• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting law;
• Providing legal advice, counsel, and recommendations;
• Preparing legal documents or memoranda (e.g., pleadings, briefs, legal opinions, administrative rules, orders, etc.).

In addition, well-qualified applicants will have experience in one or more of the following:

• Drafting legal decisions involving findings of fact and conclusions of law;
• Applying and interpreting Wisconsin law relating to unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation, and/or equal opportunity (fair employment, public accommodations, etc.);
• Preparing documents for litigation (briefs, motions, answers) and providing legal representation.

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