The Corporation Counsel serves as legal advisor to Portage County, providing sound and efficient legal services for all County Departments, the Portage County Board of Supervisors, the Portage County Executive, and other Portage County boards, commissions, committees and officers thereof in accordance with Wis. Stat. Sec. 59.42(2). This position drafts and reviews legal documents, represents Portage County in court and administrative proceedings, and directs the operations and personnel of the Corporation Counsel office.

Performs as a collaborative member of Portage County’s management team, participating in department and County leadership and management functions under the direction of the County Executive. The position is an appointed position per Wisconsin State Statutes Sec. 59.17(2)(br) and 59.42(1).

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school

• Five years of legal experience in general municipal, state, federal, and common law; and of constitutional law affecting County government in Wisconsin or equivalent.

• Trial experience in municipal law and juvenile law including termination of parental rights.

• Experience in personnel management, supervision, budgeting, public relations/customer service, and team work.

• 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.
  Must be a licensed driver and have access to an insured vehicle