Attorney
About The Position
The Waukesha County Corporation Counsel office is seeking an attorney to join its office. Initial responsibilities for this position will be for the Child Support Division. Prior legal experience in the area of family law, including child support and paternity, is desirable. Municipal/government and civil litigation experience is beneficial. Starting salary range is $97,822-$122,886 (full range extends to $147,930). Pursuant to Internal Revenue (IRS) 1075 Publication, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) fingerprints and criminal background checks are a component and requirement for access to Federal Tax Information (FTI). New hires must be successfully adjudicated before a start date is established and prior to granting access to FTI. Successful adjudication is a job requirement, and as such, must be initiated at least every five (5) years. Please include a cover letter and resume along with your fully completed application.
Requirements
- Graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
- Admission to the Bar in the State of Wisconsin.
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) fingerprints and criminal background checks are a component and requirement for access to Federal Tax Information (FTI).
- New hires must be successfully adjudicated before a start date is established and prior to granting access to FTI.
- Successful adjudication is a job requirement, and as such, must be initiated at least every five (5) years.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Prior legal experience in the area of family law, including child support and paternity, is desirable.
- Municipal/government and civil litigation experience is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Initial responsibilities for this position will be for the Child Support Division.
Benefits
- excellent health/dental/vision
- life insurance
- generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
- an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
- an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- pay for performance system
- performance-based merit increases
- non-base performance awards
- balanced work-life culture
- exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic
- on-site fitness center
- free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
