Assistant Corporation Counsel

Are you licensed to practice law in the state of Wisconsin and have an interest in the public sector? If so Monroe County’s Corporation Counsel Dept. is looking for a full-time Assistant Corporation Counsel. Successful candidates will have a degree from a recognized, certified school of law and be licensed to practice law in state of Wisconsin. One year in practice of law is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Our Assistant Corporation Counsel provides general legal counsel to the county and its departments. This position will demonstrate quality research and writing skills including work on appellate briefs. This position will represent and advise the Child Support Agency and provide statutory and contractual legal representation for child support and paternity cases, as well as represent and advise the Department of Human Services in relation to Child in Need of Protection and Services (CHIPS) cases; termination of parental rights, guardianship of minors, and adoption cases; and on cases in regards to vulnerable adults, mental health, and alcohol commitments.

Hiring salary is $72,000 – $77,500 annually. Monroe County offers an exceptional benefit package to include health with vision, dental, term life, Wisconsin Retirement System, and more.

A Monroe County application is required. Applications are available on our website: http://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/personnel or can be obtained at the Personnel Department located at 124 N. Court Street, Sparta. If you have further questions, please contact Personnel at 608-269-8719.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position has been filled. AA/EOE

http://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/personnel/current-job-openings

Deadline Note: Open until filled