Assistant Corporation Counsel

State of Wisconsin

<b>Introduction</b> <br> <p>Rock County, Wisconsin (pop. 160,420) is seeking applicants for the position of Airport Director. Rock County is located in South Central Wisconsin along the Illinois border. Janesville, Wisconsin (pop. 63,588) is the county seat. Janesville is located on the I39/90 corridor forty miles south of Madison, seventy-six miles west of Milwaukee and about two hours from Chicago.</p> <b> Position Summary</b> <br> <p>Rock County currently has an opening for an attorney to work in the Corporation Counsel’s Office. Work involves performance of professional legal services for the Rock County Human Services Department: prosecutes child in need of protection and services (CHIPS) cases, prosecutes termination of parental rights (TPR) petitions for Rock County, ensures that judicial reviews on CHIPS cases are done on a timely basis, handles guardianship and protective placement actions on behalf of Rock County including drafting petitions and preparing court orders, and ensures that the Department is in compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the Interstate Compact on the placement of children (ICPC).</p> <b> Salary Information</b> <br> <p>Salary range: $102,024.00-$113,235.20 annually.</p> <p> We offer a robust set of benefits to our eligible employees that includes health, dental and vision insurance as well as deferred compensation, flexible spending, employee assistance program, a retirement plan through the Wisconsin State Retirement System (WRS)*, life insurance through the Wisconsin State Retirement System as well as several voluntary benefits the employee can participate in. Additionally, employees enjoy a generous vacation and paid holiday schedule. * Participation in the Wisconsin State Retirement System (WRS) is required for all county government employees dependent on the number of hours they work in a year and includes an employee pre-tax contribution.</p> <b> Job Details</b> <br> <p>Physical performing elements:</p> <ul> <li> Ability to sit, stand and walk for periods of time.</li> <li> Ability to exert up to 10 pounds, occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.</li> </ul> <p> Equipment use:</p> <ul> <li> Ability to use a computer and computer keyboard.</li> <li> Valid driver's license to be able to attend court proceedings.</li> <li> Work is indoor legal work in an office building or courthouse.</li> </ul> <b>Qualifications</b> <br> <p>Requirements include:</p> <ul> <li> Graduation from accredited school of law, experience in professional legal work (preferably family law), and</li> <li> Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin</li> </ul> <b>How To Apply</b> <br> <p>If interested, please submit a County application (application must be completed online at Rock County website) to: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT ROCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE 51 S MAIN ST JANESVILLE WI 53545 Jobline: (608) 741-5200.</p> <p> Rock County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.</p> <b> Deadline to Apply</b> <br> <p>Application deadline is April 19, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.</p>
Posted
Closed
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Family Law
Experience
1+ year
Type
Law Firm