Impactful Municipal Counsel for County Government

Wisconsin Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 109,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health plans

Near-site clinic

Paid leave

Holidays

Maternity/paternity leave

Lifestyle reimbursement

Dental & vision

Flexible spending

Job summary

Price County is seeking a Corporation Counsel to advise and represent the County Board, governing bodies, committees, departments, and officials in civil legal matters. This is a full-time, exempt position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Starting salary ranges from $109,428 to $121,576 depending on experience, with a Wisconsin Retirement System match and generous leave, health plans, and other coverages.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and admitted to Wisconsin state courts.
• Authorized to appear before Wisconsin state courts and administrative bodies.
• Must complete 30 CLE credits every two years per Wisconsin State Bar requirements.
• 3–5 years of attorney experience preferred.
• Experience in municipal/county government matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent the County Board, governing bodies, committees, departments, and officials in civil legal matters.
• Provide counsel to County officers and staff to support governance and operations.
• Manage litigation and risk in municipal/county government matters.

Skills

Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin

Authorized to appear in Wisconsin cour

Attorney experience 3–5 years

Municipal/county government experience

Continuing legal education (30 credits

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Job description

Price County is seeking a Corporation Counsel to advise and represent the County Board, governing bodies, committees, departments, and officials in civil legal matters. This is a full-time, exempt position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Starting salary ranges from $109,428 to $121,576 depending on experience, with a Wisconsin Retirement System match and generous leave, health plans, and other coverages.