Assistant Corporation Counsel

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Pierce (NE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Counties Association seeks a qualified civil attorney to provide legal representation to county leadership and staff. You will represent the County Board, committees, commissions, and department officers on civil matters, and counsel on human service issues such as guardianships, protective placements, and child support enforcement.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited law school, active Wisconsin State Bar membership, and at least two years in municipal/public law.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of WI.
• Minimum two years professional legal experience in municipal and public law.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil legal representation and services to the County Board, its committees, commissions, department officers, and employees.
• Advise on human service matters including commitments, guardianships and protective placements, and child support enforcement.

Skills

Legal representation

Municipal law

Public service

Education

Graduation from accredited law school

Member of State Bar of WI

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of Position: Under the direction of the Corporation Counsel this position will provide civil legal representation and services to the County Board, its committees, commissions, department officers, and employees. Also to provide counsel regarding human service matters including but not limited to, commitments, guardianships and protective placements, and child support enforcement.

Application Deadline: 2027-09-01

Job Type: County

Job Description

Purpose of Position: Under the direction of the Corporation Counsel this position will provide civil legal representation and services to the County Board, its committees, commissions, department officers, and employees. Also to provide counsel regarding human service matters including but not limited to, commitments, guardianships and protective placements, and child support enforcement.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from accredited law school. Membership in the State Bar of WI. Minimum two years professional legal experience in municipal and public law is required

This position is a FT 40 hours per week position starting at $83,200-$95,097 per year (depending on qualifications).

https://www.co.pierce.wi.us/employment_opportunities/index.php

Deadline Note: Open Until Filled