Assistant Corporation Counsel

Wisconsin Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties is seeking a Full-Time civil attorney to provide legal representation and counsel to the County Board, its committees, and county officers and employees.

Under the direction of the Corporation Counsel, you will advise on human service matters including commitments, guardianships, protective placements, and child support enforcement, and you will practice municipal and public law. This position starts at $83,200 to $95,097 per year, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin.
• Minimum two years of professional legal experience in municipal and public law.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Municipal/public law experience

Bar admission WI

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

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).