Junior Civil Counsel – County & Human Services

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

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.