SENIOR ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL

SENIOR ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL

Kenosha County is seeking a motivated person to join our Corporation Counsel office as a Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel. Kenosha County Corporation Counsel serves as legal counsel to the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors, the County Executive and to 31 county departments and divisions, as well as several county boards and commissions.  Legal services consist of conducting legal research, providing legal analysis, giving opinions, counseling individuals on risks and benefits of actions, and drafting and revising legal documents.

Kenosha County offers candidates the opportunity to work with a team of motivated professionals committed to common goals.  The position will handle a variety of matters, including land use, zoning, and real property concerns and will handle mental commitments, protective placements and guardianships as needed.

Join our team and help make a difference!

2026 Hiring Range:  $90,589 – $107,841

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Handle various real estate transactions and real property matters including acquisitions, sales, and evictions.
Work with other County personnel on taking and disposing of tax delinquent properties.
Give legal advice and opinions when asked and consult with other attorneys when unable to provide an answer.
Represent Kenosha County’s interests in civil litigation and with regards to claims and lawsuits filed against Kenosha County.
Review claims filed against the county and assess possible liability, defenses, and damage exposure.
Work with risk management in evaluating and settling the larger claims as requested or assigned.
Draft legal documents for Kenosha County clients. 
Analyze current laws on the ordinance books and update them. Assess risks and liabilities when updating.
Review, modify, and approve existing legal contracts and agreements.
Review and revise existing policies and practices for various departments and entities to determine if they are in compliance with the current law.
Fill in and cover for another attorney when needed.
May have to give presentations regarding legal process.
Step in and act as parliamentarian when called upon at County Board meetings.
Be available if the County Executive or County Board Chair needs legal analysis.
Represent office at community group meetings.
Prepare and appear in court for commitment and guardianship cases.
Perform other work as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS – MINIMUM

Education and Experience

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Three (3) years of legal and court room experience primarily handling civil or criminal litigations, civil rights claims, personal injury actions, negligence claims, and/or experience in municipal matters such as zoning.
Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.
Admission to practice law before Federal Courts, Eastern and Western District of Wisconsin, preferred but not required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

Legal research and resources, general legal concepts and issues pertaining to municipalities.
Work done in other departments and divisions and the statutory requirements for their work.
Land use, zoning, real property, and taxation law.
The law relating to Chapter 51, 54, and 55 of Wisconsin statutes.

Skill in:

Courtroom litigation, case management, and general legal skills.
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams to create documents and communicate.
Communication, both verbally and in writing.
Negotiation, analysis, and interpersonal communications.

Ability to:

Conduct research in legal issues and apply them to applicable policies and regulations.
Draft and revise legal documents and policies clearly and concisely.
Negotiate with adverse parties and resolve conflicts.
Be creative with information and providing advice.
Work in a group setting.
Be flexible with time.
Organize files for an effective presentation to the court.
Prepare for meetings and be available to meet others.
Apply municipal law to a variety of situations and determine responsibilities of each party.
Maintain confidentiality requirements.
Work independently to meet deadlines.
Remain professional and courteous at all times.

BENEFITS

Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Twelve Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan:  Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Light physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role will frequently or often work in an office or similar indoor environment.  Incumbent will sometimes or occasionally work in the following environments: clinical health care site and in the community.

This role will sometimes or occasionally be exposed to individuals who are rude or irate and with known violent backgrounds.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application Review – Qualifying.
Oral Interview – Qualifying.
Background Check – Qualifying.
Drug Screen – Qualifying.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

To learn more about the Kenosha County Corporation Counsel office, please visit: 

https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/130/Corporation-Counsel

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon (CST). 

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer.  Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

The pay grade for this position is E12 (Min. $90,589 – Max. $125,096). 

This position is located in Kenosha County which is located along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago.  To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit:  https://www.visitkenosha.com/

 Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County! 

https://kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs

Deadline Note: Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon (CST).