Assistant Corporation Counsel

Door County Wisconsin•Sturgeon Bay, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the County’s legal functions by providing professional legal services and representation under the direction of the Corporation Counsel. The role involves legal research, drafting, litigation, and policy interpretation across a broad spectrum of county matters. The Assistant Corporation Counsel works with County officials and departments to ensure legal compliance, risk mitigation, and effective governance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
Eligible to practice in the Eastern and Western District Courts of Wisconsin.
Minimum of three (3) years of professional legal experience.
Knowledge of civil procedures and rules of evidence.
Valid driver's license.
Must be able to communicate effectively and remain composed during high-pressure or adversarial interactions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public sector legal practice.
Litigation experience in court and administrative hearings.
Familiarity with municipal law, real estate law, public records law, public sector labor/employment law, land use and planning, and guardianship proceedings.
Familiarity with parliamentary procedure and alternative dispute resolution methods.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel and representation in civil matters for the County, its officials, departments, and boards, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and ordinances.
Represent the Department of Health and Human Services in guardianship, protective placements, and mental health or substance-related commitment proceedings under Chapters 51, 54, and 55, Wis. Stats.
Represent the County in labor and employment matters, including arbitration, disciplinary actions, and administrative hearings before agencies such as the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, Worker's Compensation Division, and Equal Rights Division.
Draft and review legal documents including contracts, ordinances, resolutions, requests for proposals, and open records responses.
Provide legal support on public works projects and procurement, ensuring statutory compliance and risk mitigation.
Advise County departments on public record requests, confidentiality laws, and related privacy issues.
Support enforcement of County ordinances and participate in civil code enforcement actions as needed.
Provide backup legal support to the Child Support Agency, including courtroom representation and document preparation.
Assist in debt collection activities, including tax refund intercepts, and provide related legal advice to departments.
Attend County committee and board meetings as needed and conduct training for department personnel on legal matters.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and legal issues affecting County operations, advising the Corporation Counsel and departments as necessary.
Oversee and direct legal support staff under the direction of the Corporation Counsel.