Attorney (Asst Corporation Counsel) - Green Bay - Brown County

    Brown County
    Brown County Green Bay

    1 day ago

    Description


    Brown County offers great benefits including medical, dental and vision, a top 5 nationally-ranked retirement program, work-life balance and participation in the public loan forgiveness program.


    Job Duties:
    Assists Corporation Counsel in advising and representing the county in civil, administrative and regulatory matters. This specific position assists with juvenile matters including CHIPs and Termination of Parental Rights actions.

    Assists the Corporation Counsel 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.


    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.


    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.

    Education and Experience:
    Law Degree from an accredited law school.

    Some legal experience preferred but not required.


    Licenses and Certifications:
    Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
    Knowledge 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 software.

    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.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Corporate Attorney

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Green Bay, WI

    +A leading Wisconsin law firm recognized among the Best Places to Work and Top Workplaces seeks an Attorney to join its Corporate Practice Group. · +Minimum 5+ years of corporate law experience · A potential portable book of business is strongly preferred · +, ...

  • Corporate Attorney

    3 weeks ago

    Only for registered members Green Bay

    A leading Wisconsin law firm seeks an Attorney to join its Corporate Practice Group in any of the firm's offices. · ...

  • Attorney

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members De Pere

    We are seeking a motivated Attorney to join our team at Brehmer Law LLC. · ...

  • Attorney

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members De Pere, WI

    We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled Attorney to join our team.Brehmer Law LLC is a firm offering legal services wherever life takes you. · ...

  • Estate Planning Attorney

    5 days ago

    Only for registered members Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

    Estate Planning Attorney position available in Green Bay WI providing legal services related to estate planning trusts and estates probate and estate administration settlement. · ...

  • Labor & Employment Attorney

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Green Bay

    We seek an experienced labor and employment senior attorney or junior-level partner to join our growing Management-Side Labor & Employment Law team throughout our Midwest footprint. · ...

  • Assistant City Attorney

    1 week ago

    Only for registered members Green Bay, WI

    The Law Department is seeking a collaborative motivated Assistant City Attorney to join our legal team This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to make a direct impact on our community while working on a diverse range of legal issues and projects that shape the future of o ...

  • Assistant City Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Only for registered members Green Bay $86,590 - $94,245 (USD)

    The Law Department is seeking a collaborative Assistant City Attorney to join our legal team This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to make a direct impact on our community while working on a diverse range of legal issues and projects that shape the future of our city. · ...

  • Assistant City Attorney

    6 days ago

    Only for registered members Green Bay $86,590 - $94,245 (USD)

    +Job summary · The Law Department is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to join our legal team This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to make a direct impact on our community while working on diverse legal issues. · This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgi ...

  • Assistant City Attorney

    1 week ago

    Only for registered members Green Bay $86,590 - $94,245 (USD)

    The Law Department is seeking a collaborative, motivated Assistant City Attorney to join our legal team This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to make a direct impact on our community while working on a diverse range of legal issues and projects that shape the future of ...

  • Managing Attorney, Victim Advocacy Program

    2 weeks ago

    Only for registered members Green Bay, WI

    + Manage the Victim Advocacy Program at Disability Rights Wisconsin.+- Develop strong leadership presence within the team.+ Provide advocacy and direct representation to VAP clients.Job summary · The Managing Attorney will oversee the Victim Advocacy Program at Disability Rights ...

  • Senior eDiscovery Attorney Project Manager

    1 day ago

    Only for registered members Remote

    We are seeking an accomplished and client focused e-Discovery attorney to take a remote based Project Management role in our company. · JD from a top law school. · Strong Relativity experience especially with analytics. · Bar admission active and in good standing in a US jurisdic ...

  • Associate Attorney

    6 days ago

    Only for registered members Appleton, WI, US

    +Job summary · Hupy and Abraham S.C., an AV-rated personal injury law firm, is looking for a motivated Associate Attorney (Non-litigation) for our Appleton, WI office. · +Draft summons/complaints, motions, discovery, and other pleadings · Legal Research · Brief Writing  · Screeni ...

  • Patent Attorney

    1 week ago

    Only for registered members Holland

    You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan. · Draft legal documents. · Evaluate invention disclosures. ...

  • Associate Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Only for registered members Appleton, WI

    Hupy and Abraham S.C., an AV-rated personal injury law firm, is looking for a motivated Associate Attorney (Non-litigation) for our Appleton, WI office. · ...

  • Assistant District Attorney

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Appleton

    The Outagamie County District Attorney's Office is recruiting to fill two Assistant District Attorney positions. · Attorneys who have been admitted to practice law in the State of Wisconsin may be hired. · ...

  • Experienced Litigation Attorney

    18 hours ago

    Lynch & Lynch South Easton Full time

    Join our well-established South Shore law firm as an experienced litigation attorney. · About this role · Focus on insurance defense and personal injury cases · Your responsibilities will include: · ...

  • Municipal Litigation Attorney

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Kaukauna

    We serve as general counsel to municipalities and as defense counsel through municipal insurers.We are seeking a motivated Municipal Attorney to join our team—someone who wants meaningful courtroom experience, hands-on litigation responsibility, and the opportunity to build a dyn ...

  • Assistant State Public Defender Attorney

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Appleton $3,786 - $5,807 (USD)

    +Job summary · The SPD is seeking dedicated litigators for our full-time Assistant State Public Defender (ASPD) position to fill one vacancy in our Appleton Trial Office.Providing legal representation (e.g., conducting litigation or hearings, negotiating, etc.) · Preparing and wo ...

  • In-House Legal Counsel

    1 week ago

    Only for registered members Kaukauna

    The Opportunity · This is a newly created in-house Legal Counsel role with a well-established international manufacturing company with a strong U.S. presence and long-term growth strategy.The company is intentionally investing in its legal department and seeking an attorney inter ...

  • Litigation Associate

    3 weeks ago

    Only for registered members Green Bay, WI

    Amundsen Davis seeks an experienced attorney to join the Firm's Litigation group in the Green Bay or Appleton office. · Solid skills in legal research and brief writing are a must. · ...

Jobs
>
Attorney
>
Jobs for Attorney in Green Bay