Be the shield. Lead the charge.

The SPD is a worldwide model for indigent defense. We are looking for an Appellate Division Director who believes that the quality of justice should never depend on the size of your bank account.

Come lead a team that fights systemic injustice every day. SPD appellate attorneys routinely argue in front of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, litigating some of the state’s most consequential cases and influencing decisions that set the legal standard for every courtroom in the state.

As head of the Appellate Division, you’ll supervise the roughly 50 attorneys and professional support staff between our Madison and Milwaukee Appellate Offices who act as a final check on Wisconsin’s courts.

As a key member of the SPD’s agency leadership team, you’ll be more than just a manager. You will:

Shape the strategy

Assist in long-term planning and development for the entire agency.

 

Influence the system

Act as a liaison between the SPD and courts, prosecutors and the private bar to foster a more equitable legal system.

 

Build a culture of excellence

Mentor and train attorneys and staff on complex cases.

 

Be a voice for our clients

File amicus briefs in non-SPD cases to inform appellate courts on how a ruling will affect clients and SPD’s work in the circuit courts.