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City Attorney
City of Menasha —Menasha, WI
- $126,769 - $161,967 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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The Law Firm of Higbee & Associates —Wisconsin
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- Remote
- Mid-level
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Legal Assistance and Strategic Advisory Services-Gaming Attorney
Bad River Tribe —Wisconsin
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Wisconsin Probate Attorney (Contract and Fully Remote)
Latitude Legal —Wisconsin
- $150,000 - $210,000 a year
- Part-time
- 5 years
- In-person
- Senior level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Corporate Counsel
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, SI —Neenah, WI
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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University Counsel and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Lawrence University —Appleton, WI
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Associate General Counsel - Transport Segment
Oshkosh Corporation —Oshkosh, WI
- $155,800 - $288,200 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Travel
- Senior level
Special Prosecutor/Lawyer in DA's Office
Outagamie County —Appleton, WI
- $75,566.40 - $98,592.00 a year
- Overtime
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
2d
Legal Counsel – Employment & Labour Law
Amcor —Neenah, WI
- $150 a day
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- 8 years
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Discovery Attorney - Debt Recovery Litigation
Scott & Associates, PC —United States
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Jr. Adverse Claims Attorney / In-House Counsel
Scott & Associates, PC —United States
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Employment Litigation Attorney (California Bar) – Remote
Orion Placement —United States
- $140,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Sr Legal Counsel Exchange Marketplace
Amerihealth Caritas —United States
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 8 years
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Tax Resolution Managing Attorney
Polston Tax Resolution & Accounting —United States
- From $110,000 a year
- 5 years
- Research
- Conflict management
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Tax Resolution Attorney
Polston Tax Resolution & Accounting —United States
- From $70,000 a year
- Remote
- Research
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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City Attorney

City of Menasha -
Menasha, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$126,769 - $161,967 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Report preparation
Staff supervision
Managing human resources teams
Trial preparation
Team supervision
Writing skills
Doctor of Law (JD)
Team development
Driver's License
Task prioritization
Conducting training sessions
Presentation preparation
Local ordinances
Bar
Professional development training
Courtroom preparation

Full Job Description

Summary of Job

Nestled in the heart of the Fox Cities, the City of Menasha has created a place that attracts people from around the region with friendly neighborhoods, unique businesses, neighborhood schools, major employers, and exceptional recreational opportunities. Incorporated in 1874, the City is comprised of 7.76 square miles with a population of 18,385. Menasha has the most publicly accessible waterfront in the Fox Cities area per capita and promotes itself as "Your Place on the Water"

The City Attorney is an appointed officer of the city who, pursuant to State Statutes, including §62.09(12), conducts all the law business in which the city is interested, except as the Common Council may otherwise direct.

Salary Range: $126,769 - $161,967 (full range). The anticipated hiring range is $126,769 - $140,848; based on qualifications and experience. Offers above $140,848 require approval from the Personnel Committee and Common Council.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform duties of legal advisor, including providing legal opinions, legal memoranda, and advice to the Common Council, its Boards, Commissions and Committees, and to The Redevelopment Authority, the Housing Authority, the Mayor, city employees and city agents over a broad range of municipal issues;
Draft development agreements, including TID incentivized agreements; complete real estate transactions including property transfer closings, easements, and other conveyances; review or draft ordinances and resolutions, referenda, contracts, bond issues and all legal documents in which the City has an interest;
Represent the City in various legal proceedings before administrative agencies and courts;
Act as prosecutor for city municipal ordinance prosecution, including cases removed to circuit court for jury trials, appeals or de novo review;
Assist Code Enforcement Officer and Health Officer to secure special inspection warrants and court orders to gain code compliance;
Attend Common Council meetings, and other committee/board meetings (including in the evening and on weekends) as needed; act as parliamentarian at governmental meetings under Robert’s Rules of Order;
Participate as a member of staff development team and various City teams, as needed.
Participate in Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreements with other jurisdictions, such as impartial hearing officer.
Examine the tax assessment rolls and other tax proceedings and advise the proper City officers thereof;
Be on call at all times for the Chief of Police, and Lieutenants of Menasha Police Department and the command officer of the Police department for emergencies; conduct training sessions at the request of the Menasha Police Department or in dealing with new areas of police activity;
Member of the Emergency Operations Center, including PIO, as applicable;
Act as Risk Manager, administer the City's insurance programs and claims against the City;

Oversee four employees, including the City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk/Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Manager, Payroll Clerk/HR Administrative Assistant

Supervise, direct, and advocate for Human Resources functions;
- Develop and assist in maintaining, administering and enforcing personnel policies and procedures;
- Conduct labor negotiations, provide advice to the Mayor and Police Chief regarding labor contract administration; participate in fire union negotiations with City of Neenah.
- Serve as Affirmative Action Officer, Americans with Disabilities and Equal Rights Coordinator for the City of Menasha;
- Assist with the employee safety program including participation in safety meetings, accident investigation and applicable training, as needed;
- Maintain the wage and salary program;

Perform such other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Common Council.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

The position requires 3-5 years of experience as a department director or as an assistant director in a municipality of similar size or larger or at least five years of experience in municipal law work and trial work, and including employment law; a Juris Doctorate degree in law; licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin; admission to the Wisconsin Bar Association; admission or ability to obtain admission to practice law before Federal District Courts in Wisconsin; and experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills.

Labor relations experience and a bachelor’s degree in public administration, human resources or business management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training is helpful/preferred.

Knowledge of municipal law, employment, labor and payroll laws, regulations, procedures, and best practices;
Thorough knowledge of relevant City, State, and Federal laws and regulations in regard to all functional areas;
Ability and skill in research, preparation and trial presentation;
Ability to organize efficient responses and apply critical thinking to address various department demands and competing priorities in a changing environment;
Knowledge of pertinent forms and procedures;
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, elected and appointed officials, and the public;
Ability to analyze and solve a wide variety of problems;
Ability to train, supervise, motivate, counsel, evaluate, and develop engaged and productive employees;
Demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient and cost-effective manner;
Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of internal and external customers and responds to them in an appropriate manner;
Knowledge of employment management principles;
Knowledge of City government operations and jobs, preferred;
Ability to assemble data, prepare documentation, and then present information for training, trials, legal proceedings, negotiations and for presentations to the Common Council, employees and the public;
Ability to efficiently and effectively communicate, orally and in writing.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
Valid State of Wisconsin driver’s license, with good driving record.
A track record of continuing involvement in professional development is expected.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use both hands to handle, touch, grasp; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities include close and distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

FUNCTION OF POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the duties of employees under supervision. The City of Menasha retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.

This job description is not a contract for employment.

The City of Menasha is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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City Attorney

Appearance Attorney- Wisconsin Licensed

Legal Assistance and Strategic Advisory Services-Gaming Attorney

Wisconsin Probate Attorney (Contract and Fully Remote)

Corporate Counsel

University Counsel and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Associate General Counsel - Transport Segment

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Legal Counsel – Employment & Labour Law

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Employment Litigation Attorney (California Bar) – Remote

Sr Legal Counsel Exchange Marketplace

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