Assistant Corporation Counsel - Attorney

About the role

This attorney position provides civil legal services, advice, and representation for Douglas County. The attorney responds to legal inquiries, renders legal assistance and opinions to departments within Douglas County government, litigates cases, and initiates and conducts legal proceedings. Duties may also include drafting legal documents and handling appellate work.

Responsibilities

- Responds to legal inquiries and provides legal assistance and opinions to departments within Douglas County government. - Litigates cases and conducts legal proceedings. - Drafts legal documents. - Handles appellate work when necessary.

Requirements

- Graduation from an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree. - State of Wisconsin Law Licensure required. - Two years of active legal practice experience as a licensed attorney prior to the date of application preferred. - Demonstrated knowledge and legal practice experience in family law, administrative, mental health, guardianships, collections, open meetings and public records law, and code enforcement. - Successful completion of a criminal background check. - Valid driver’s license or other reliable transportation to perform job duties, with a driving record meeting County standards.

Qualifications

Graduation from an ABA accredited law school, Juris Doctor degree, State of Wisconsin Law Licensure, two years of active legal practice experience as a licensed attorney, demonstrated knowledge and legal practice experience in relevant areas, successful completion of a criminal background check, valid driver’s license or other reliable transportation.

Skills

- Legal research and analysis. - Drafting legal documents. - Litigation skills. - Familiarity with family law, administrative, mental health, guardianships, collections, open meetings and public records law, and code enforcement.

Pay

$42.42 per hour

Schedule

First Shift (Day), 40 hours per week

Benefits

Not specified

Contact Information

For questions regarding the job opening or hiring process, contact: Douglas County Human Resources Department Government Center-Suite 301 1316 N 14th Street Superior, WI 54880 Phone: 715-395-1429 Application Instructions: Submit applications online via the following link: [https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglascountywi](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglascountywi)