Asst Corporation Counsel - Child Support

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Assists Corporation Counsel in advising and

representing the county in all civil, administrative and regulatory

matters; mental and alcohol commitments; guardianships for certain

individuals juvenile matters including CHIPs and Termination of Parental

Rights actions; assists in administering the child support enforcement

program. Represents the interest of the state in child support actions,

if assigned to the Child Support Department. Upon successful completion

of the initial 6 month employment period, the base wage will increase to

\$41.70 per hour. Essential Duties Assists the Corporation Counsel in

planning, directing, administering, coordinating and monitoring the

day-to-day operations of the department; assists in the provision of

legal counsel and representation in civil suits for Brown County;

assists in attending to and protecting the interests of the County,

it\'s officials and employees, and the broad interests of the public

welfare; ensures decisions made will withstand legal challenge. If

assigned to the Child Support Department, the attorney shall represent

the interests of the state. Assists Corporation Counsel to represent

Brown County agencies, employees, and officials in litigation

proceedings of a civil nature before courts and administrative agencies;

advise and provide legal opinions to the County Board of Supervisors and

its committees and interprets the powers and duties of the Board and

County officers; prepare documents and attend all meetings as needed for

the purpose of representation. Assists Corporation Counsel to prosecute

and defend all civil actions, proceedings, applications and motions in

any court, commission, board, tribunal or body in any jurisdiction of

Wisconsin or other states. Performs legal research and prepares

opinions, briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence on various

legal problems for the departments and officials as directed by the

Corporation Counsel. Prepares, drafts, and reviews documents; revises

and approves resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal

documents and instruments for departments; review documents and offers

informal opinions as to legal acceptability on behalf of the Corporation

Counsel. Investigates claims and complaints made by or against the

County government; recommends action to be taken; prepares and tries

cases for damage and other suits and hearings as directed by the

Corporation Counsel. Attends meetings and conferences as directed by the

Corporation Counsel or as required by the requesting department

concerning issues or problems; confers by telephone with officials,

department heads and the general public. Assists the Corporation Counsel

to perform all duties as regulated by statutes, and assumes additional

responsibilities in the absence of the Corporation Counsel. If assigned

to the Child Support Department, the attorney shall cooperate as

necessary with the County Child Support Agency in establishing

paternity; establishes and enforces child and spouse support. Assists in

planning long-range goals, objectives, organizational structure, and

overall direction for the department; assists in monitoring, reviewing

and communicating the implementation phases of the department\'s

strategic plans to ensure that long range goals and objectives are met.

Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development

by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and

professional journals and publications. Assumes additional powers and

duties in the absence of the Corporation Counsel. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: nowledge of county, state, federal and

common law. Knowledge of constitutional law affecting the county

government system. Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of

evidence. Knowledge of established precedents and source of legal

reference. Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the

required softw re. Skills and abilities to perform the functions

required of a municipal legal official. Ability to obtain and maintain

efficient performance of job tasks relating to municipal law. Ability to

understand and apply legal principles and to communicate opinions to

decision makers. Ability to achieve and maintain continuing education to

meet requirements of practicing attorneys. Ability to analyze and

prepare a variety of legal documents. Ability to conduct research on

legal problems and prepare cases. Ability to communicate effectively

both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective

working relationships with associates, peers, officials, and the public.

Ability to work the required hours of the position. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty