Corporation Counsel
Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for public service? Dunn County is excited to welcome a dynamic and dedicated Corporation Counsel to our team. In this leadership role, you will provide expert legal counsel across a broad spectrum of legal areas, safeguarding the county’s interests and ensuring our operations are in full legal compliance.
As Corporation Counsel, you will:
Offer strategic legal advice to the county board, committees, and departments.
Coordinate and oversee the county’s legal representation with outside counsel.
Navigate complex legal landscapes to protect and advance Dunn County’s objectives.
This is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on our community. Your guidance will be integral in shaping the future of our county’s governmental operations, programs, and services.
If you’re ready to contribute your legal expertise to a vibrant and forward-thinking county, we invite you to apply and join us in our mission to serve with integrity and excellence. Be a part of something greater at Dunn County!
**The anticipated start date for this role is October 2024**
Primary Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Subject to the general supervision of the County Manager, this position is the chief administrative officer of the Corporation Counsel department and is responsible, up to the limits set by law, ordinance and policy, for all of the activities of the department including but not limited to:
managing, supervising, training, and directing the personnel of the department;
preparation and submission of an annual budget and for financial management;
evaluating staff performance, handing hiring and disciplinary issues;
planning future activities of the department and maintaining a strategic plan;
meeting the required reporting obligations of the department and implementing an effective file/information system;
maintaining clear and effective communications;
enforcing County policies and ordinances.
This position also:
Provides legal advice and services to the County Board and its committees, elected county officials, the County Manager and department heads, and interprets the authority, duties and powers of each under state and federal law and county ordinances.
Serves as legal advisor to all County departments and committees, drafts required legal papers, and attends to legal matters in and out of court where such departments or committees may be interested parties.
Advises department heads, County Manager, and the County Board on labor contract interpretations and personnel matters.
Drafts and/or reviews all contracts in which the County and any of its agencies are a party prior to signature by appropriate County officials.
Represents the County, its officials and employees in all civil actions under the jurisdiction of the office which includes pretrial preparation, conduct of trial and appeals therefrom in State and Federal courts.
Drafts resolutions and ordinances for consideration by the County Board of Supervisors; reviews all proposed ordinances and resolutions for legal sufficiency and form prior to submission to committees and the County Board; appears at all County Board meetings and, on request, explains the contents of resolutions and ordinances.
Provides policy direction to the County Board and its committees when requested; monitors state and federal law and legislative and judicial developments and recommends appropriate policy positions and changes in the best interest of Dunn County.
Serves as parliamentarian for the County Board of Supervisors which includes interpretation and explanation of County Board rules and Robert’s Rules of Order.
Maintains files, reports, documents and assists in all other legal matters as instructed by the County Board.
Performs special assignments and duties at the request of the County Manager and County Board.
Reviews claims, suits, and demands against the County; coordinates litigation discover and evidence preservation with county departments.
Preparation and submission of an annual budget and for financial management; planning future activities of the department and maintaining a strategic plan; meeting the required reporting obligations of the department and implementing an effective file/information system.
Performs related work as required.
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