JOB REQUIREMENTS: Dunn County is seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Assistant Corporation Counsel to join our team of dedicated
professionals serving the people of Dunn County. Dunn County offers a
competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities
for professional growth and development. If you are a highly motivated
and dedicated legal professional with a passion for public service and a
strong interest in municipal law, we encourage you to apply for this
rewarding and challenging opportunity. This is highly responsible
professional position serving as an assistant to the Corporation Counsel
and representing the County of Dunn in civil legal proceedings. Work
involves a number of legal services as assigned by the Corporation
Counsel. The Assistant Corporation Counsel provides legal counsel and
opinions to the County Board and its committees, departments, elected
officials, and related agencies and interprets duties and powers of the
County Board, county officials, and departments. The anticipated
starting annual salary is between $92,560 and $97,718. Primary
Responsibilities The following duties are primarily performed and are
essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to
perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be
qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Serves in the place of the Corporation Counsel, when so directed, as
legal advisor to all County Departments and Committees. Prepares legal
papers as required and attends to legal matters in and out of court when
the County Departments or Committees may be interested parties. Drafts
resolutions and ordinances for consideration by the County Board.
Maintains files, reports, documents, and assists in legal matters as
instructed by the Corporation Counsel. Mediates disputes between Dunn
County and other counties and units of government. Handles mental
commitments, alcohol commitments, guardianships and protective
placements, all child support, paternity cases, and related actions for
Dunn County and the State of Wisconsin. Conducts interviews regarding
guardianships, protective placements, drug abuse, mental and alcoholic
commitments, child support and paternity cases, and drafts legal
documents concerning commitments. Appears in Court for initial
appearances, motions, trials to the Court and Administrative Tribunals
and jury in civil legal matters. Researches and drafts correspondence,
briefs and other memoranda relating to all commitments, guardianships,
protective placements, child support, paternity matters, and other
matters as directed by the Corporation Counsel. Provides training, as
needed, to all County personnel on law-related matters, including
training with respect to new developments and changes in the law. Assist
with form and policy development. Attends board and committee meetings
as requested. Assists the Corporation Counsel in legal matters as
needed. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a
minimum of 2 years previous legal or courtroom experience. In order to
perform the duties of the Assistant Corporation Counsel position (listed
above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential for
Assistant Corporation Counsel to possess. Thorough knowledge and
comprehensive understanding of the area of municipal and public law
applicable to County government. Thorough knowledge of local, state, and
federal laws and regulations applicable to County government.
Considerable knowledge of pertinent judicial procedures and rules of
evidence. Considerable knowledge of governmental organization,
legislative procedures and judicial procedures. Ability to determine the
adequacy and accuracy of findings of fact, the application of legal
principles, and the content and pleadings, briefs, and opinions. Ability
to provide reliable and sound legal counsel in the field of municipal
corporatio law. Ability to instruct and indirectly supervise staff
which she/he may work with. Ability to effectively communicate orally
and in writing. Ability to present evidence and to make oral arguments
and presentations. Ability to maintain confidentiality of extremely
sensitive information. Skill in originality and analytical thinking.
Skill in public relations. Ability to establish and maintain effective
and professional working relationships. Ability to follow Dunn County
policies and procedures including those pertaining to confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize and organize job assignments. Ability to manage
time effectively, manage multiple projects, and complete work within
established deadlines. Ability to work the allocated hours of the
position. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dunncounty?