Legal Associate

Provide administrative and legal support as a Legal Associate for the Division of Hearings and Appeals, Corrections Unit.

This position is headquartered at the Hill Farms Office Building located at 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison WI. The hours for this position are 7:45AM – 4:30PM.

The Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA) is a quasi-judicial, independent entity created to conduct high quality, impartial, independent, and cost and time efficient hearings that serve customer agencies and the citizens of Wisconsin. DHA currently conducts hearings for fifteen state agencies and is also available to do hearings for other agencies when requested. It is a growing agency with a varied caseload which fall under these administrative units: Corrections Unit, General Government Unit, and Public Assistance and Social Services Unit. To learn more about DHA, please click here . The DHA is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.

Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)

A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements.

An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for using paid time off for such celebrations.

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity . Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.

The Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA) receives over 8,000 hearing requests per year from the Department of Corrections. Each of these requests are scheduled for hearing, with approximately 70% of those hearings rescheduled at least once. Hearings must be scheduled in accordance with requirements set forth in Wis. Admin. Code § HA 2.05(4)(a) and Wis. Stats. § 302.335. There are approximately 3,200 decisions issued with over 1,000 of those decisions appealed to the division administrator. Duties are performed utilizing a proprietary case management system. This position requires extensive knowledge of statutes and administrative rules, including but not limited to: Wisconsin Statutes Chapters 302, 304, 973 and Revocation Hearings: Wis. Admin. Code §§ HA 2.05(7)(h), HA 2.05(7)(i), HA 2.05(9)(b). For more information, please view the complete position description .

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. 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.

After training for up to 6 months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid remote/in-office work schedule, up to 50% of a two week pay period remote, as determined by the supervisor based upon the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent and LTE vacancies that occur in the next six months.

Application materials are due by 11:59pm on September 14, 2026.