Corporation Counsel

SAUK COUNTY • Baraboo, WI • 1d ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Join our team and make a difference in your community as the Corporation Counsel for Sauk County. The purpose of the Corporation Counsel is to serve as the Chief Legal Officer of Sauk County, pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 59.42. Provides all legal advice and representation for Sauk County government and manages the operations of the Sauk County Corporation Counsel Office. Essential Duties Represent Sauk County in litigation, mediation, negotiation, and/or arbitration before State, Federal, and Tribal Courts, administrative tribunals, and others. Serve as the senior attorney for Sauk County government and all connected boards and commissions. Direct and manage all legal activities such as advice, representation, and litigation. Serve as chief procurement counsel by advising the County on requests for proposals, requests for bids, construction contracts, and architectural and engineering contracts. Serve as reviser of the Sauk County Code or Ordinances, ensuring lawful codification of ordinances, interpretation, and legal sufficiency. Provide legal advice and counsel to the County Board, County committees and departments concerning a variety of legal issues. Review all County contracts, drafts resolutions, memorandums or other legal documents. Represent the County and State of Wisconsin in legal matters pertaining to the establishment of paternity of non-marital children and the establishment and collection of child support, medical support, or medical assistance. Facilitate resolution of these issues without litigation or presents evidence in court. Appear at divorce hearings or other court hearings, as needed. Represent the County, plans for, conduct and directs proceedings in a variety of civil matters in representing the interest of the County in matters including mental commitments; protective placements, and guardianships. Review legal evidence provided by law enforcement and medical personnel to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to commence court proceedings. Draft pleadings and other court documents; prepare for trial by conferring with relevant parties; interviewing witnesses; negotiating possible resolutions. Present evidence at trials, prepare court orders and oversee court actions until their conclusion. Administer and represent the County in zoning matters, nuisance, unemployment compensation, insurance defense and other civil matters proceedings. Evaluate and prosecute civil lawsuits on behalf of the County such as the collection of monies owed to the County, prosecution of County ordinances and injunction actions. Determine whether cases are appropriate for prosecution, draft pleadings, prepare for trial, discuss and authorize resolution agreements with other parties, and conduct the prosecution of cases. Prepare and review documents for real estate transactions for the County in both selling and purchasing transactions. Oversee the handling of Termination of Parental Rights cases, including filing and pursuing litigation necessary to terminate rights of parents in appropriate cases. Manage office staff of three attorneys, office manager and paralegal. Prepare, recommend, and monitor approved department budget. Perform other duties of a comparable level/@type. Draft legislation in the form of resolutions and ordinances for presentation to the County Board. Other duties as assigned. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of supervisory experience ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saukwi

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