Attorney

Waukesha County, WI

$97K — $122K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Admission to the Bar in the State of Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Chapter 48 guardianship cases.
  • Handle child protection or services (CHIPS) matters.
  • Oversee termination of parental rights (TPR) cases.
  • Assist with juvenile in need of protection or services (JIPS) matters.
  • Collaborate with another attorney on the juvenile caseload.
  • Represent one or more county departments as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • Exceptional pension plan with employer match.
  • Tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan available.
  • Performance-based merit increases and non-base awards.
  • Wellness programs including an on-site health clinic.
  • Access to an on-site fitness center and free parking.
Full Job Description

SALARY RANGE

$47.03 - $71.12

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

The Waukesha County Corporation Counsel office is seeking an attorney to join its office. Initial responsibilities for this position will include Chapter 48 guardianships, child in need of protection or services (CHIPS) and termination of parental rights (TPR) matters and Section 938.13 juvenile in need of protection or services (JIPS) matters.

This position will share the juvenile caseload with another attorney and may include representing one or more county departments.

Starting salary range is $97,822-$122,886 (full range extends to $147,930).

Please include a cover letter and resume along with your fully completed application.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

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Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
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.

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site 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.

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