Senior Attorney (may underfill as Attorney) at Waukesha County, WI

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

125299.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Research, Pretrial Preparation, Trial Preparation, Guardianships, Protective Placements, Mental Health Commitments, Contract Review, Civil Litigation, Municipal Law

Industry

Government Administration

Description

SALARY RANGE $47.96 - $72.51 WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS The Waukesha County Corporation Counsel office is seeking an experienced attorney to join the office as a Senior Attorney. Initial responsibilities for this position will include Chapter 54/55 guardianships and protective placements and providing legal services to one or more assigned County departments. The Senior Attorney position requires graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Bar of the State of Wisconsin, and at least three (3) years of work experience as a practicing attorney including legal research, pretrial preparation and trial of cases. Prior legal experience in the areas of guardianships/protective placements is strongly preferred. Municipal/government and civil litigation experience is beneficial. Additional responsibilities may include: mental health commitments (back-up), contract review and other duties as may be assigned. Senior Attorney starting salary range is $99,757 - $125,299 based upon experience. Full range extends to $150,821. The Corporation Counsel office may consider under-filling this position as an Attorney position instead of a Senior Attorney position. Attorney starting salary range is $86,174 - $102,918. Full range extends to $119,662. Please include a cover letter and resume with your fully completed application. CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION To view the full classification specification for Senior Attorney click here. Minimum Training & Experience Requirements 1. Graduation from an ABA accredited law school. 2. Admission to the Bar in the State of Wisconsin. 3. Three (3) years of work experience as a practicing attorney including legal research and preparation and trial of cases. To view the full classification specification for Attorney click here. Minimum Training & Experience Requirements for the underfill at Attorney level: 1. Graduation from an ABA accredited law school. 2. Admission to the Bar in the State of Wisconsin. Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 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 plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards. Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an 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. About Us: Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?" Location: Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site café and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs. EEO: Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County. For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. If you have any recruitment questions or if you need an accommodation during the selection process because of a disability, please contact our office at 262-548-7044. Applicant Policy We are committed to service and find purpose in the work we do for our community! Check out our comprehensive benefits including an onsite health and wellness clinic! We value personal and professional development!

Responsibilities

The Senior Attorney will handle Chapter 54/55 guardianships and protective placements while providing legal services to assigned County departments. Additional responsibilities may include mental health commitments and contract review.