Do you desire to serve citizens of Portage County (Stevens Point) in the legal arena dealing with children in need of protective services and termination of parental rights? If you have the drive and skills to succeed in this role, consider applying!
We currently have a Limited Term Assistant Corporation Counsel position that will be available through approximately December 31, 2020.
Position Summary:
This is a Limited Term full-time professional level position responsible for job duties as assigned from among the following: enforcement of actions involving Child Protective Services (CPS), Children in Need of Protection and Services (CHIPS) and Termination of Parental Rights (TPRs); handling cases and matters involving Planning and Zoning, including enforcement of Portage County Planning and Zoning Ordinances; assist with research, review and drafting of contracts; assist with research of legal issues raised by county departments and agencies; assist corporation counsel office attorneys with preparing opinions and memoranda containing legal advice for the county board, department heads and county agencies; assist with real estate matters; and assist with all forms of litigation which the corporation counsel office handles. This position will provide overall responsibility for all phases of assigned actions.
• Chapter 48 "Child in Need of Protection and/or Services" (CHIPS) actions. Legal work as assigned and overseen by corporation counsel office attorneys and by Portage County Health and Human Services (PCHHS), pursuant to contract for services with the corporation counsel office.
• Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) Responsibilities. Legal work as assigned and overseen by corporation counsel office attorneys and by PCHHS, pursuant to contract for services with the corporation counsel office.
• Planning and Zoning Matters. Legal work as assigned and overseen by corporation counsel office attorneys.
• General Municipal and Litigation Work. Legal work as assigned and overseen by corporation counsel office attorneys.
What are the minimum qualifications?
• Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
• Membership in the State Bar of Wisconsin.
• Legal and municipal experience (three years) preferred. The position requires a bona fide interest and/or experience for the law of Child Protective Services (CPS).
• Trial experience in municipal law and juvenile law including termination of parental rights preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and access to vehicle with insurance.
• Satisfactory completion of a thorough background check, including license check with Wisconsin State Bar.
• Any combination of experience and professional training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Email
HR@co.portage.wi.us for a copy of the position description.
This Limited Term position is not eligible for benefits
TO APPLY: Visit Portage County at:
www.co.portage.wi.us/. Click on “Jobs” at the top right of the page and apply!
Portage County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
