Deputy Corporation Counsel - Elkhorn, United States - Walworth County

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Deputy Corporation Counsel

Salary

$ $71.29 Hourly

Location

Elkhorn, WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

Department

Corporation Counsel

Opening Date

04/03/2024

Closing Date

5/3/2024 5:00 PM Central

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the administration of the Corporation Counsel Office, performing complex professional legal work, and rendering legal opinions.

SUPERVISION

This position directly supervises six full-time employees in the Corporation Counsel Office by carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

SCHEDULE

Days:
Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hours Per Shift: 8

Shifts Per Pay Period: 10

Position


FTE:
1.00

Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Provide complex legal advice to the County Administrator, County Board, County Board Chair, committees, department heads, and law enforcement agencies by issuing oral and written opinions concerning interpretation of the rights, duties, and powers of each under the federal and state constitutions, federal and state statutes, administrative regulations, and the Walworth County Code of Ordinances.

Assist in the administration of the office and assume duties of the Corporation Counsel in their absence, as needed.

Undertake difficult research and investigations, which may include analysis of legal documents, instruments, contracts, and case law.

Represent the county in court in the prosecution of complex civil litigation.

Prepare and review contracts, complaints, or pleadings required to be executed in the course of business.

Make recommendations on the selection of staff through the screening of applications and interviewing of prospective employees.

Analyze and assert appropriate defenses for civil litigation, engaging in settlement negotiations and discussions; with limited settlement authority; recommend settlements to County Administrator and/or the County Board.

Draft ordinances and resolutions as requested by department heads, the County Administrator, and County Board Supervisors.

Assist in the review of ordinances and resolutions proposed for legal form and content prior to submission to the County Board.

Provide legal, legislative, and case law updates to staff attorneys, law enforcement officers, and county departments.

Assist in the administration of property insurance claims and liability insurance claims.

Represent the county in all civil litigation brought by or against the county.

Assist in the administration of bankruptcy, collections, and In Rem actions.

Represent the county in CHIPS/JIPS, mental commitment, and legal guardianship legal proceedings.

Represent the county in zoning matters including the prosecution of zoning violations and the defense of legal actions brought against the zoning department, including appellate work.

Assist in preparing the yearly budget and monitoring the impacts of the budget throughout the fiscal year.

Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Undergraduate degree and post-graduate legal degree (J.D., LLM) and five to eight years of relevant prior experience as an attorney.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin and current CLEs.

Interactions and Communications

Excellent written and verbal communications skills required to actively persuade and/or direct others toward the achievement of expected outcomes.

Decision Making

This position has authority to make decisions by interpreting and applying department policies and practices with general managerial direction as needed.

These decisions directly impact performance at the department wide level and decision making requires a close collaboration of all those involved in the decision making process.

Thinking and Problem Solving

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges and problems occurring in this position are complicated and require interpretation and application of policies and objectives impacting large departments or multiple departments of the County organization.

Tools & Equipment Used

Telephone Personal Computer/Printer

Calculator Copy Machine

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here 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 and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Selection Process


TO INCLUDE:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application

Education & Experience Review

Verification of Licensure

Oral Department Interview

Reference Check

Background Check

Post Offer Physical Exam

Drug Screen

Other job related tests may be required.


WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
I - Salaried Exempt Contract Management Staff


BARGAINING UNIT:
Salaried Exempt Employees


DATE:
January 1, 2019


EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.

Special provisions and a list of positions subject to employment contracts are contained in Section 15-6 (f) of the Walworth County Code of Ordinances.

BASIS OF PAYMENT:
Salaried, FLSA Exempt. You are not eligible for overtime or compensatory time. You are required to account for all time absent from your regular work schedule.



SCHEDULED TIME OFF:
Accrued based on salary each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor.

You accrue scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:

15 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service

20 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service

25 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service

*may be considered for additional Scheduled Time Off (STO) per Ord. Sec f)(3).


PERSONAL TIME OFF:

Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees).

At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick bank.

If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee's last pay date of the calendar year.

EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK:

Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.

HOLIDAYS:
Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.


INSURANCE:

Employees hired into .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire.

Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.

Health Insurance:
You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2.

You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.

An employee may waive county-paid health insurance in exchange for an annual stipend of $6,200, subject to the terms of Sec f) (2) of the Walworth County Code of Ordinances.

Dental Insurance:
You may elect either family or single coverage.

The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.

Life Insurance:
The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $50,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.

Short-Term Disability Insurance:
The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.

LTD Insurance:
The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & employee shall pay 33% of the premium.

Vision Insurance:
You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.


WISCONSIN RETIREMENT:

You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more.

The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.


EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE:

After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.

TAX-


SHELTERED BENEFITS:
You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:

Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)

Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)

Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)

Health Savings Account (S223 plan)


WORKERS COMPENSATION:
You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan.

In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.

DIRECT DEPOSIT:
You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.


EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters.

EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call for help.


BEREAVEMENT LEAVE:

You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).

You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.

JURY DUTY:
Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.


MILITARY LEAVE:

Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation.

Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.


LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence.

All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law.

Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.

Note:
This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits.

All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations.

These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.

01

Please indicate below your highest level of education completed.

• No High School Diploma/GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College/Tech School
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02

Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin?

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate your years of experience working as an attorney.

• Less than 5 years
• 5-8 years
• 8-10 years
• 10 years

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Walworth County

Address

P.O. Box W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121

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