Assistant Corporation Counsel

POSITION SUMMARY:
Marathon County is recruiting for an Assistant Corporation Counsel position in the Office of Corporation Counsel. The responsible attorney position provides legal representation for Marathon County Government, including legal advice and advocacy to various departments, agencies, and programs. The position allows for exposure to varied legal duties, with the attorney primarily working with the Department of Social Services on Child In Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) cases, Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) filings, and guardianship petitions, and with the Child Support Agency in paternity establishment and child support order enforcement cases. The chosen attorney may also perform guardianship, protective placement, administrative, juvenile law, collections, and mental commitment duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited school, State of Wisconsin Law License required. Two years of active legal practice work experience as a licensed attorney are preferred. Legal practice experience in the fields of family law, administrative law, mental health, guardianships, juvenile law, and collections also preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Driver’s license or other reliable transportation to perform job duties plus a driving record that meets County standards.

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