Assistant Corporation Counsel
POSITION SUMMARY:
The job duties of the Assistant Corporation Counsel include performing duties required under Wisconsin Statute § 59.42, as directed by the Corporation Counsel. These duties include representing and advising County officials and employees in civil matters; representing the public interest in human service related cases and representing the Health and Human Services Department; responding to legal inquiries, rendering legal assistance and opinions, litigating cases, drafting policies, procedures, ordinances, contracts and legal documents, maintaining records and files, and preparing reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Conducts legal research and draft written legal opinions. Drafts, reviews, and researches county resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and legal documents.
• Provides legal counsel and opinions to County departments and County Board committees.
• Updates County departments on changes in laws or regulations and the impact to the department.
• Advises and represents the Child Support Agency in child support and paternity cases.
• Advises and represents the Health and Human Services Department in guardianship and protective placement proceedings, and termination of parental rights proceedings.
• Represents the interests of the public in mental health, alcohol, and drug dependency commitment proceedings.
• Advises and represents the Community Development Department on land use matters.
• Advises the Economic Support Division of the Health and Human Services Department regarding Medicaid eligibility and divestment issues.
• Advises and represents Human Resources on employee relations or labor relations matters in the absence of the Corporation Counsel.
• Performs legal research and drafts briefs for court.
• Analyzes cases and recommends disposition; negotiates agreements; advises staff, drafts legal documents and pleadings including complaints, discovery documents and pretrial motions.
• Attends hearings; prepares witnesses; handles jury selection; negotiates settlements.
• Creates, reviews or edits contracts in which the County is a party.
• Reviews claims, suits and demands. Coordinates discovery with county departments, develop litigation strategy and analyze settlement proposals.
• Prosecutes ordinance violations.
• Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Minimum two (2) years’ work experience serving as a licensed attorney.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in family law, guardianships, and/or civil law preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENT
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin
Full Pay Range: $103,178 – $142,962
Expected Pay Range: $103,178 – $116,739
Department: Corporation Counsel
FTE: 1.0
St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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