Attorney

Waukesha County Human Resources
$41.43 - $54.79 Hourly
life insurance, paid time off, sick time
United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha
Feb 25, 2025
Description The Waukesha County Corporation Counsel office is seeking an attorney to join its office. Initial responsibilities for this position will be for the Child Support Division. Prior legal experience in the area of family law, including child support and paternity, is desirable. Municipal/government and civil litigation experience is beneficial. Starting salary range is $86,174 - $100,069 (full range extends to $113,963) coupled with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays), ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year, an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Among many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards. Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic. About Us: Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?". Location: Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs. Example of Duties Under direction, to perform professional legal work and research including litigation in defense of Waukesha County; and to perform other duties as required. Provides legal advice to the County Executive, the County Board, County Board Chair, Committees, department heads, issuing oral and written opinions concerning interpretation of the rights, duties, and powers of each under the Federal and State constitutions, statutes, administrative regulations, and the Waukesha County Code of Ordinances. Represents the County in Court and before administrative bodies in the prosecution or defense of civil litigation, including appeals. Examines complaints and petitions made to the office; decides their validity and disposition and prosecutes or otherwise disposes of them. Prepares written reports and briefs concerning cases handled and their progress. Conducts legal research and investigations that may include analysis of case law, statutory requirements, legal documents, and contracts. Prepares legal documents, contracts, complaints, and pleadings, or drafts opinions, orders, or decisions. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, departments, government officials, court officials, and the public. Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular attendance. Performs other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Essential Knowledge and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of legal research methods, principles, and source materials. Considerable knowledge of civil laws and procedures of Wisconsin. Considerable knowledge of Wisconsin State Statutes, the Administrative Code, and applicable case law. Considerable knowledge of judicial procedures, rules of evidence, and the practices and techniques employed in the presentation of cases in court. Working knowledge of federal and civil laws and procedures. Working knowledge of the Waukesha County Code. Ability to appraise and organize facts, and to effectively present materials in written or oral form. Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships. Ability to effectively plead cases in court and to prepare oral and written agreements supportive of cases for Corporation Counsel's Office. Ability to effectively present recommendations to judges, court commissioners, elected officials, various boards, committees, and/or commissions. Ability to research, analyze, and interpret legal documents, statutes, and codes. Ability to analyze and make recommendations regarding credibility, plausibility, and other determinations of fact. Ability to exercise judgment in the interpretation and application of law to individual factual situations. Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and to prepare clear and detailed reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, departments, government officials, court officials, and the public. Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles. Minimum Qualifications You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements: 1. Graduation from an ABA accredited law school. 2. Admission to the Bar in the State of Wisconsin. Supplemental Information Pursuant to Internal Revenue (IRS) 1075 Publication, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) fingerprints and criminal background checks are a component and requirement for access to Federal Tax Information (FTI). New hires must be successfully adjudicated before a start date is established and prior to granting access to FTI. Successful adjudication is a job requirement, and as such, must be initiated at least every five (5) years. Please include a cover letter and resume along with your fully completed application.