Attorney - Limited Term Employment (LTE)

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for conducting legal reviews of applications for professional credentials such as licenses to practice nursing, dentistry, cosmetology, etc. This position will also assist in providing legal support and guidance to the regulatory authorities on credentialing matters.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Reviewing application materials including but not limited to criminal convictions, employment termination, substance abuse, and/or fitness to practice information. Provide legal analysis to Department and/or professional board members concerning legal sufficiency of application materials.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (09-75) with an hourly rate between $39.00 to $44.00.

Job Details

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enroll in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year).

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.

Qualifications

A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at the time of application deadline.

Qualified applicants will have training or experience with all the following:

• Training and/or experience conducting legal research and making determinations based on legal research.
• Training and/or experience providing legal advice and interpretations to clients.
• Training and/or experience drafting legal analysis/opinion letters or documents.

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

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Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. CST on June 8, 2026.