NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Assistant Corporation Counsel
West Square Building 505 Broadway Baraboo
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$97K/yr - $103K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel to serve as civil legal counsel for Sauk County. The role focuses on Child in Need of Protection and Services cases, providing legal advice, and representing the County in various court proceedings.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel and represent the Sauk County Department of Human Services in all children in need of protective services proceeding, termination of parental rights proceedings, juvenile guardianship proceedings, and associated child abuse/neglect issues
Advise law enforcement, medical professionals, mental health professionals, and social workers in handling and investigating social service matters
Represent the interests of the public or the County in court, including probably cause hearings, plea hearings, fact-finding hearings, dispositional hearings, emergency hearings, court trials and jury trials
Represent the interest of the Public or the County in appellate court proceedings including drafting appellate briefs, appellate motion practice and oral arguments when necessary
Represent the County, plan for, conduct and direct proceedings in a variety of civil matters in representing the interest of the County in matters including mental commitments, protective placements, and guardianships. Review legal evidence provided by law enforcement and medical personnel to determine whether sufficient evidence exist to commence court proceedings. Draft pleadings and other court documents; prepare for trial by conferring with relevant parties; interviewing witnesses; negotiating possible resolutions. Present evidence at trials, prepare court orders and oversee court actions until their conclusion
Provide legal counsel and represent the Sauk County Child Support Agency by appearing on behalf of the Agency, preparing and reviewing related pleadings, stipulations, orders, warrants, petitions, summons, motions, and judgements, establishing paternity, establishing and enforcing child and medical support actions, handling interstate cases, negotiating settlement agreements, and obtaining State approval for expungement of balances
Represent the County and State of Wisconsin in legal matters pertaining to the establishment of paternity of non-marital children and the establishment and collection of child support, medical support, or medical assistance. Facilitate resolution of these issues without litigation or presents evidence in court. Appear at divorce hearings or other court hearings, as needed
Prepare and file court documents such as petitions, subpoenas, motions, orders, stipulations, discovery requests, affidavits, and briefs
Assist the Corporation Counsel with formation and review of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and interpretation of statues, rules, regulations, and duties of County Board and County officials
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
Admission to the Wisconsin Bar, with current active bar membership
One (1) year government legal experience in cases involving Wis. Stat. Chs. 48, 51, 54 and 55. Student practice experience will be considered
Valid Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle Operator's License
Preferred
Two (2) or more years of experience in Wis. Stat. Chs. 48, 51, 54 and 55 cases
Benefits
Health and life insurance
Eleven paid holidays
A generous pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
Additional voluntary life, supplemental, dental, vision, accident, and short-term disability plans
Deferred compensation
Vacation and sick leave accrual
A wellness program
Assistance with Student Loans
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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