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DODGE CO ADMINISTRATION Assistant Corporation Counsel in JUNEAU, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts legal research and drafts written legal opinions. Drafts, reviews, and researches county resolutions, ordinances, contracts and legal documents. Provides legal advice and opinions to County departments and County Board committees. Updates County departments on changes in laws or regulations and the impact to the department. Advises and represents the Human Services and Health Department in guardianship and protective placement proceedings, children in need of protection and services proceedings (CHIPS) and termination of parental rights (TPR) proceedings. Represents the interests of the public in mental health, alcohol and drug dependency commitment proceedings. Advises and represents the Economic Support Division of the Human Services and Health Department in subrogation cases, reviews and analyzes trusts and provides advice relating to divestment issues. Advises and represents Human Resources on employee relations or labor relations matters in the absence of the Corporation Counsel. Advises and represents the Child Support Agency in child support and paternity cases in the absence of the Child Support Attorney. Performs legal research and drafts briefs for Court. Analyzes cases and recommends disposition; negotiates agreements; advises staff, drafts legal documents and pleadings including complaints, discovery documents and pretrial motions. Attends hearings; prepares witnesses; handles jury selection; negotiates settlements. Creates, reviews or edits contracts in which the County is a party. Reviews claims, suits and demands. Coordinates discovery with county departments, develops litigation strategy and negotiates/analyzes settlement proposals. Prosecutes ordinance violations. Other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Must successfully pass criminal background checks. 2 years: Legal experience in a government or municipal legal setting or law firm. Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin. Preferred: Legal experience prosecuting cases under ch. 48, 51, 54, 55 of the Wisconsin Statutes. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://gusea1p01.rec.pro.ukg.net/DOD1000DODGE/JobBoard/cec5f37d-31be-485f-8dab-920784fb2a37/?q=&o=postedDateDesc