Assistant District Attorney - Kenosha County - Multiple Positions

State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management

$80K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
  • Experience in criminal law preferred, particularly in a prosecutorial role.
  • Strong understanding of the vertical prosecution model.
  • Ability to manage a diverse caseload including criminal, CHIPS, Guardianships, and TPR cases.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a variety of criminal cases from initiation to resolution.
  • Collaborate with investigative staff and support teams.
  • Represent the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office in court hearings and trials.
  • Provide legal advice and counsel to law enforcement agencies.
  • Engage with victims and witnesses throughout legal proceedings.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to handle diverse legal cases.
  • Supportive work environment with dedicated paralegal and investigative staff.
  • Potential for salary increase based on transferable experience.
  • Structured career path within the government legal framework.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Kenosha County District Attorney's Office is recruiting to fill multiple full-time Assistant District Attorney (ADA) positions. These are State positions in the unclassified service.

The Kenosha County District Attorney's Office consists of the District Attorney, Deputy District Attorney, 17 full-time Assistant District Attorney's and one-half-time Assistant District Attorney. In addition, there are 15 support staff consisting of paralegals and legal secretaries, and six Victim Witness Specialists and an office investigator. Kenosha County utilizes a vertical prosecution model. In addition to criminal matters, the office handles CHIPS, Guardianships and TPR cases. The attorney hired to fill this position will be given the opportunity to handle all types of criminal cases.

Salary Information

The starting salary for the position will be $80,267 annually ($38.59 per hour).

Job Details

Attorneys who are currently employed by the State of Wisconsin are invited to apply and may be able to transfer at their current pay rate. Attorneys who have left the position of Wisconsin elected District Attorney or Assistant District Attorney within the last five years may be able to be hired at a wage rate above the minimum.

Qualifications

Only attorneys who have been admitted to practice law in the State of Wisconsin may be hired.

How To Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Xavier Solis , District Attorney, by e-mail to [redacted] and/or Rosa Delgado, Deputy District Attorney, by e-mail to [redacted] .

Deadline to Apply

Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the department are met.

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