ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY

Washington County

West Bend (WI)

On-site

USD 92,775 - 123,362

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wisconsin Retirement System

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Washington County in West Bend, Wisconsin, seeks an Assistant County Attorney to provide professional legal services during preparation and trial of assigned cases. The role includes giving legal advice to county departments and representing the County in various actions.

The ideal candidate holds a Wisconsin law license, has at least 3 years of municipal or civil law experience, and a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, with duties spanning child support, mental commitments, guardianships, and

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school.
Licensure to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in municipal and/or civil law practice.
Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Responsibilities

Represents the State in child support enforcement actions brought by the Washington County Child Support Agency
Prepares and tries cases for mental commitments, guardianships, protective placements, CHIPS, termination of parental rights, and paternity and child support enforcement
Provides guidance and legal advice to county departments
Drafts contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments as needed
Provides opinions, gives legal advice to, and assists the County Committees and County Departments as necessary
Represents the County in workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation claims, and other employment related matters
Performs other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Licensure to practice law in the State of Wisconsin

Job description

Assistant County Attorney

The County Attorney's Office at Washington County, located in West Bend, offers an excellent opportunity for an Assistant County Attorney. The office provides professional legal services concerning preparation and trial of assigned cases, and offers legal advice and representation to county departments.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the County Attorney, performs professional legal services concerning preparation and trial of assigned cases. Provides legal advice and representation to county departments.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school
Licensure to practice law in the State of Wisconsin
Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in municipal and/or civil law practice
Valid Wisconsin driver's license

Duties / Responsibilities

Represents the State in child support enforcement actions brought by the Washington County Child Support Agency
Prepares and tries cases for mental commitments, guardianships, protective placements, CHIPS, termination of parental rights, and paternity and child support enforcement
Provides guidance and legal advice to county departments
Drafts contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments as needed
Provides opinions, gives legal advice to, and assists the County Committees and County Departments as necessary
Represents the County in workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation claims, and other employment related matters
Performs other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of child support laws, mental and alcohol commitment laws, guardianship laws, juvenile law, termination of parental rights procedures, municipal law, administrative rules and regulations, and employment law
Ability to take on and manage many cases at one time
Ability to prepare and try cases, communicate effectively orally and in writing, draft and review contracts
Ability to interact effectively with other department personnel and the general public
Physical, sensory, and cognitive demands: ability to fulfill physical demands of job, see and hear, concentrate, conceptualize, and memorize as required

Training and Experience

Graduation from an accredited law school, licensure to practice law in the State of Wisconsin, minimum of 5 years of experience preferably in municipal and/or civil law practice. Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Benefits