Executive Staff Assistant State of Wisconsin

• Justice 17 West Main Street, Madison, WI 53703 $33.22
• $37.17 an hour
• Full-time Apply on company site Introduction Are you someone who is organized, proactive, and detail orientated? Then please consider bringing your talents to a team where professionalism and collaboration are foundational values! The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is currently looking for an Executive Staff Assistant to join our dynamic team.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is led by the attorney general, a constitutional officer who is elected by the people of the State of Wisconsin. Staff in the Office of the Attorney General participate in the management of the department, coordinate the department's communications, and work with external partners including other government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and constituents. It is the mission of the Wisconsin Department of Justice to protect the public and ensure that justice is done. Click here to learn more about DOJ. Position Summary Under general supervision of the Chief of Staff, this paraprofessional position provides advanced administrative, analytical and confidential program support to the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, Chief of Staff, and other staff and partners of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). This position has access and exposure to the formulation of management and policy decisions, as well as strategic management materials and confidential personnel information. This position directly interacts with high-level administrators, directors and managers throughout the Department, as well as state and federal government offices, and other state Attorneys General offices. This position is headquartered at the Risser Justice Center located at 17 West Main Street, located in the award-winning city of Madison. Learn more about the area here: City of Madison. For more information, review the Executive Staff Assistant position description. Salary Information The Executive Staff Assistant position is in pay schedule 81 and pay range 04. The starting base wage will be between $33.22

• $37.17/hour ($69,097
• $77,313 annually).

The starting pay will be determined based upon experience and qualifications. Pay for current or former state employees will follow the provisions found in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire. A 12-month probationary period may be required. The State of Wisconsin offers amazing benefits, such as: Generous paid time off, including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, and nine paid holidays. Sick time that rolls over each year with no cap and may be used to pay for healthcare premiums in retirement. Affordable health insurance, dental, vision, life, and more. A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses. To learn more about DOJ's total compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator! Job Details This position is eligible for remote work, up to 20%, after successful completion of the training period. The selected employee must report to DOJ's office at Risser Justice Center on the first day of employment. High speed internet access will be required to meet needs of remote work. The Department of Justice does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9. A background check, including fingerprints, will be completed on applicants prior to selection. Qualifications Please clearly address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications: A minimally qualified must have education, training, and/or experience in all of the following: Providing administrative support to management or organizational leadership, including preparing meeting materials, coordinating logistics, tracking deadlines, organizing information, and prioritizing competing administrative responsibilities. Coordinating calendars, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for organizational leadership and others with complex scheduling needs. This includes resolving scheduling conflicts and coordinating related logistics. Providing professional communication verbally and in writing to stakeholders, peers, managers, and/or the public (e.g., responding to inquiries, preparing correspondence, proofing documents for accurate grammar and punctuation, etc.). Utilizing software programs to compile, review, analyze, save, and share information such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe, and Docusign. In addition to the minimum qualifications, a well-qualified applicant will have education, training, and/or experience in any of the following: Experience providing advanced administrative support to organizational leadership or individuals with complex administrative and operational responsibilities, including coordinating competing priorities, managing executive schedules, preparing materials, and facilitating communication across organizational functions Experience handling, organizing, maintaining, and distributing confidential or sensitive information in accordance with established procedures and confidentiality requirements. Experience coordinating or managing projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing deadlines, operational processes, or cross-functional activities, including planning, implementation, tracking progress, and follow-up. Experience identifying opportunities to improve administrative procedures, workflows, or operational processes and contributing to the development or implementation of improvements How To Apply The steps to apply online are quick and easy! Your application materials, including your resume and letter of qualifications, are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for further consideration. It is critically important that your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated job qualifications. Please review our helpful tips for developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included. Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked "Submit." Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline. The WI Department of Justice is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions. If any questions arise, please contact the DOJ Recruiter email at dojrecruiter@wisdoj.gov. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply for this job announcement is November 17, 2026, at 11:59pm .