Assistant Corporation Counsel
Assistant Corporation Counsel
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Job Description
Portage Countyis looking to hire a full-timeAssistant Corporation Counselto join their team!
Summary of Position:
This is a full-time position primarily tasked with handling cases and issues for the Portage County Health and Human Services Department (PCHHS) including but not limited to Child Support Agency Mental Health Guardianship and Protective Placement matters and can include Children in Need of Protection and Services (CHIPS) and Termination of Parental Rights (TPRs) matters. This position is responsible for providing legal representation in these subject areas including investigation filing litigation and disposition from start to finish enabling a continuity of legal services.
Additional duties of this position as assigned by the corporation counsel consist of performing backup for general corporation counsel functions providing representation in court and administrative tribunals advising department heads county employees the County Board its standing committees and county supervisors with respect to municipal legal matters representing and providing legal advice to county agencies and departments including but not limited to the Child Support Agency the Health and Human Services Department the Planning & Zoning Department and others as assigned.
What are the minimum qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
- Current membership in the State Bar of Wisconsin.
- Three years related legal experience preferred.
- Trial experience is preferred.
- Valid state drivers license and access to vehicle with insurance.
- Satisfactory completion of a thorough background check including license check with Wisconsin State Bar.
- Any combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package which includes the following;
- Vacation - available on day one!
- Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
- Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 6.95%!
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
