Attorney (Asst Corp Counsel) - Brown County, WI

4 days ago

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States Brown County, WI Full time
Job Summary

As a key member of the Brown County, WI team, the Assistant Corporation Counsel will provide legal counsel and representation to the county in civil, administrative, and regulatory matters. This role will assist in advising and representing the county in various legal proceedings, including juvenile matters such as CHIPs and Termination of Parental Rights actions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Corporation Counsel in providing legal counsel and representation to the county in civil suits.
  • Attend to and protect the interests of the county, its officials, and employees, and the broad interests of the public welfare.
  • Ensure decisions made will withstand legal challenge.
  • Represent Brown County agencies, employees, and officials in litigation proceedings of a civil nature before courts and administrative agencies.
  • Advise and provide legal opinions to the County Board of Supervisors and its committees.
  • Prepare documents and attend meetings as needed for the purpose of representation.
  • Prosecute and defend all civil actions, proceedings, applications, and motions in any court, commission, board, tribunal, or body in any jurisdiction of Wisconsin or other states.
  • Perform legal research and prepare opinions, briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence on various legal problems for the departments and officials.
  • Investigate claims and complaints made by or against the county government.
  • Recommend action to be taken and prepare and try cases for damage and other suits and hearings as directed by the Corporation Counsel.

Requirements
  • Law degree from an accredited law school.
  • Some legal experience preferred but not required.
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
  • Knowledge of county, state, federal, and common law.
  • Knowledge of constitutional law affecting the county government system.
  • Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
  • Knowledge of established precedents and sources of legal reference.
  • Ability to utilize a computer and the required software.
  • Skills and abilities to perform the functions required of a municipal legal official.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain efficient performance of job tasks relating to municipal law.
  • Ability to understand and apply legal principles and to communicate opinions to decision makers.
  • Ability to achieve and maintain continuing education to meet requirements of practicing attorneys.
  • Ability to analyze and prepare a variety of legal documents.
  • Ability to conduct research on legal problems and prepare cases.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, peers, officials, and the public.
  • Ability to work the required hours of the position.

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