Administrative Attorney / Public Information Officer at U.S. Courts summary :
The Administrative Attorney / Public Information Officer for the U.S. District Court in Milwaukee acts as the primary liaison between the court and the public, managing media relations, public outreach, and educational events. This role involves preparing legal and procedural guidance, overseeing media credentialing, and promoting transparency through strategic communications. The position requires a Juris Doctor degree, excellent communication skills, and expertise in public relations, government affairs, and legal compliance.
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The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Clerk's Office is hiring an Administrative Attorney / Public Information Officer.
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This position is located in the Milwaukee Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court. The Administrative Attorney serves as the court's public information officer and acts as the liaison between the court and the public. The Administrative Attorney is responsible for media relations, public information, community outreach, education, publications, and events and programs for the court. The Administrative Attorney also serves as compliance officer for the court and provides the clerk's office and the court with substantive procedural and legal advice regarding day-to-day legal, administrative, and policy matters.
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Position requires a Juris Doctor (JD). Exceptional writing and speaking skills are required. Thorough knowledge of public relations, media communications, and / or government affairs. Excellent organization and communication skills for coordinating events. Demonstrates strong research capabilities across all available resources with the ability to create and communicate complex material through clear, effective written communications. Possesses political acumen and maintains professional composure when managing challenging public affairs situations and high-pressure scenarios. Excels at building and sustaining positive communication channels between judicial institutions, media outlets, and the public to foster transparency, trust, and effective relations.
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Juris Doctor (JD).
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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administrative attorney, public information officer, media relations, court communications, public outreach, legal compliance, event coordination, government affairs, legal advice, judicial liaison
Administrative Officer • Milwaukee, WI, USA