Assistant Corporation Counsel – Attorney

Application deadline: 2026-08-30. FLSA status: Exempt. Full-time based on 40 hours per week.

About the role

Under the general direction of the Corporation Counsel, this attorney position provides civil legal services, advice, and representation for Douglas County. The role involves responding to legal inquiries, rendering legal assistance and opinions to county departments, litigating cases, initiating and conducting legal proceedings, drafting legal documents, and handling appellate work when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Represent the interests of the State of Wisconsin as attorney for the child support agency, including commencement and handling of legal proceedings for the establishment of paternity, child support, child support modification, review, enforcement, and related issues.
• Represent the interests of the State of Wisconsin, the County, and the public in the prosecution of mental health, guardianship, and protective placement proceedings.
• Assist in the preparation and review of pleadings, stipulations, orders, warrants, petitions, summons, motions, judgments, and related legal documents.
• Research and deliver legal opinions related to County Department programs, practices, and procedures.
• Prepare, draft, and file legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, judgments, appeals, and related reports necessary for litigation; draft opinions, orders, or decisions.
• Provide legal representation for County departments in court appearances and appellate work in which the County is a party.
• Review and draft contracts and leases when the County is a party.
• Draft and review County ordinances.
• Advise and represent the County in all civil legal proceedings, including zoning ordinance violations, public health violations, and small claims actions.
• Provide consultation on Wisconsin Public Records and Open Meeting laws.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding sensitive files, reports, materials, and conversations in compliance with applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Pay

2026 salary grade: $42.42 – $45.86 per hour.