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. REQUIRED JOB
COMPETENCIES Excellent problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of County
ordinances and of general municipal State, Federal statutes, common law
and administrative rules and regulations; and of constitutional laws
affecting County government in Wisconsin. Knowledge of County ordinances
particularly as relating to authority, functions, operations and
programs within County departments. Knowledge of principles, materials
and practices necessary to conduct legal research. Knowledge of judicial
procedures and rules of evidence. Knowledge of legal terminology, legal
format, and processes. Knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes and ongoing
statutory changes, procedural changes, and form changes. Knowledge of
parliamentary procedure. Ability and skill to draft legal pleadings,
briefs, opinions, and memoranda in a timely and accurate manner.
Knowledge of principles, procedures, and techniques of labor contracts
and negotiations. Knowledge of the County\'s and Department\'s operating
requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and
Federal regulations related to department programs and operations. Skill
in analyzing complex legal information and issues, defining problems and
evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and
techniques for resolution of issues. Ability to research and analyze
complex legal information and make appropriate recommendations. Ability
to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures,
written instructions, general correspondence, and other
department-specific documents. Ability to organize, assign, and modify
the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet
deadlines. Ability to cross-train, provide support and back up for
co-workers. Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of
assigned activities and operations. Ability to interpret and implement
local policies and procedures; written instructions, general
correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations. Skill in
organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a
high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in
priority. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently
in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and
supervision. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt
to stressful situations. Knowledge of current office practices and
procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment
and software. Knowledge of computer software including legal research
databases, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
consistent for this position. Ability to perform mathematical
calculations required of this position. Ability to communicate clearly,
concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties,
resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations. Ability to
communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and
concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to handle sensitive
interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully. Ability to maintain
professionalism at all times. Ability to maintain effective working
relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding
confidential and sensitive files, reports, materials and conversations
in compliance with applicable State and Federal statutes and
regulations. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
Juris Doctorate degree and licensed to practice law in the State of
Wisconsin. 2 years: Legal experience in a government or municipal legal
setting or law firm. Must successfully pass criminal background checks.
Preferred: Legal experience prosecuting cases under ch. 48, 51, 54, 55
of the Wisconsin Statutes. ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
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