Attorney Employment Opportunities

​​​​​​​​​​Within the Department of Justice, attorneys are referred to as "Assistant Attorneys General." These positions perform a variety of legal services, through counsel and representation, to the Legislature, Governor, state agencies, corporation counsel, and district attorneys; provide enforcement of statutes under the Attorney General's jurisdiction; conduct legal research; draft legal documents; develop formal and informal opinions; and present/argue cases in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Attorneys are assigned to one of the following units that specialize in different substantive areas of law:

  • Civil Litigation Unit
  • Criminal Appeals Unit
  • Criminal Litigation Unit
  • Medicaid Fraud Control and Elder Abuse Unit
  • Public Protection Unit
  • Special Litigation & Appeals Unit

Depending on the needs of the Department, recruitment may be focused either at an "experienced level" or at a more basic "entry level." Candidates for any a​ttorney position must possess a law degree from an accredited law school and be eligible to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.​

To view current vacancies at the Wisconsin Department of Justice please visit wisc.jobs.  For more information regarding DOJ's benefits, view the Employee Trust Funds Website