ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
The County Attorney’s Office at Washington County, located in West Bend, has an excellent opportunity as an Assistant County Attorney. The County Attorney’s Office performs professional legal services concerning preparation and trial of assigned cases along with providing legal advice and representation to County departments.
Qualified candidates must possess:
- Graduation from an accredited law school
- Licensure to practice law in the State of Wisconsin
- minimum of 3 years of experience preferably in municipal and/or civil law practice
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license
Starting Salary: $92,775 - $123,362 based on experience.
Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Health, Dental, and Life Insurance; Short and Long Term Disability; Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts; Wisconsin Retirement System and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (IRS 457); Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO); tuition and fitness center reimbursement.
Washington County is recognized for our commitment to providing quality services to the citizens of our community. Our team members embrace the challenge of meeting goals and expectations.
Every day we work to creatively problem solve, innovate and collaborate as a team to meet customer needs and deliver solutions.
Our Mission: We create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy our authentic quality of life through a well governed and administered county dedicated to safe and secure communities; economic growth and vitality; effective mobility and reliable infrastructure; and access to basic needs.
Our Vision: Washington County strives to cultivate its rich heritage, vibrant economy and attractive communities through the distinct values that define us.
Our Values: Respect, Optimism, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration.
Position Summary: Under the general direction of the County Attorney, performs professional legal services concerning preparation and trial of assigned cases. Provide legal advice and representation to County departments.
Duties/Responsibilities: The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Represents the State in Child Support enforcement actions brought by the Washington County Child Support Agency.
- Prepares and tries cases for mental commitments, guardianships and protective placements, CHIPS, termination of parental rights, and paternity and child support enforcement.
- Provides guidance and legal advice to County departments.
- Drafts contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments, as needed.
- Provides opinions, gives legal advice to, and assists the County Committees and County Departments, as necessary.
- Represents the County involving Worker's Compensation and Unemployment Compensation claims, and other employment related matters.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.
Decision Making: Decisions are made independently concerning preparation and trial of cases in areas of responsibility, and other daily activities, subject to office policies and direction of County Attorney.
Interaction: There is significant interaction with attorneys, the Court system, County departments, law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
Essential Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of child support laws, mental and alcohol commitment laws, guardianship laws, juvenile law, termination of parental rights procedures, municipal law, administrative rules and regulations, and employment law. Ability to take on and manage many cases at one time. Ability to prepare and try cases, communicate effectively orally and in writing, draft and or review contracts, and interact effectively with other County departments and the general public. Able to fulfill physical demands of job, sensory demands (seeing and hearing), and cognitive demands (concentration, conceptualization, memorization).
Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school, licensure to practice law in the State of Wisconsin, and a minimum of 5 years of experience preferably in municipal and/or civil law practice. Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license.
Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
