County(ies):	Dane
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	ATTORNEY 11-03974     Division of Securities
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	The Attorney classification is assigned to Pay Schedule/Pay Range 09-75 and is represented by the Wisconsin State Attorneys Association. The starting salary will be between $49,429 - $84,451 annually. A six-month probationary period will be required.
Contact:	Terry Wm. Kraus, Human Resources Specialist - Senior, Department of Administration, 608-266-3357, Terry.Kraus@Wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Legal 09
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	8/23/2011 Required application/examination materials must be submitted online by 11:59 PM, Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is dedicated to protecting Wisconsin citizens through financial regulation and education. They are committed to ensuring the safety and soundness of Wisconsin financial institutions, protecting the investing public, and enhancing the viability and accessibility of the state's business record-keeping system. The DFI regulates state-chartered banks, savings and loan associations, and savings banks, as well as various operations of the securities industry. It examines and files charters and other documents of businesses and organizations and registers and regulates the mortgage banking industry and other financial service providers. It oversees Uniform Commercial Code filings, administers the Wisconsin Consumer Act and registers merchants who extend credit. The department is self-supporting through program revenue derived from fees and assessments paid by regulated entities and individuals.  For more information, please visit their website at: http://www.wdfi.org/  This position is located in Madison.  Salary will be between $49,429 and $84,451 per year, depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits.  A six-month probationary period will be required. 

Job Duties:   

Under the general supervision of the Attorney Supervisor, ensure that violations of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law and Franchise Investment Law are appropriately addressed by coordinating the legal aspects of staff investigations assigned; preparing those cases for administrative or judicial proceedings and trying them when necessary; performing the recordkeeping and reporting functions required of a staff attorney; and, performing other related duties.

Special Notes:   Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.  A background check may be conducted on any hire new to state service.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

Knowledge of: federal securities laws and rules; securities industry; criminal justice system; litigation procedures (civil or criminal); accounting principles and practices; and, Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law and Franchise Investment Law.  Investigative and research techniques, including the ability to examine and cross-examine witnesses and utilization of computer based resources.  The capacity to make and communicate clear, concise legal decisions.  Effective planning and organizational skills.

How To Apply:   

You must apply online. You may preview the exam questions by clicking on Preview Exam. Prepare detailed written responses to the three exam questions.  These questions and responses constitute the civil service exam for this recruitment. Please provide sufficient detail in your response to each question as they will be evaluated separately. Please do not refer to a resume or the answer to another question in your responses. Submit your application materials online by copying and pasting your responses into appropriate fields and following the online application instructions below.