Job Posting End Date:
09-11-2025
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Position Summary:
Corporation Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor, providing legal advice, assistance, formal opinions and court representation to the County Board, County Administrator, elected officials, County Departments, commissions, and committees. Corporation Counsel also provides legal review of all County contracts and guidance on procurement processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies. Responsible for the management and leadership of the Office of the Corporation Counsel, performed under the direction of the County Administrator.
The Office of Corporation Counsel represents Marathon County government interests, and in certain cases Lincoln & Langlade Counties, in providing the following legal services and advice relative to:
- General Legal Services
- Ordinance Enforcement
- Involuntary Mental Health Commitments (Marathon & Lincoln Counties)
- Adult Guardianships/Protective Placements (Marathon, Lincoln & Langlade Counties)
- Children in Need of Protection & Services (CHIPS)
- Minor Guardianships
- Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
- Child Support Enforcement & Paternity Actions
- Open Meetings/Public Records/Robert’s Rules of Order
- Immunity/Claims Against the County
- Risk Management
More information can be found in the
recruitment brochure.
Please note: Interviews for this position will be scheduled for September 15 - 16, 2025.
Examples of Work Performed:
The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.
- The scope of responsibilities extends to the oversight and management of legal services provided to regional affiliates including Aging Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin, Central Wisconsin Airport, City County IT Commission, Marathon County Public Library System, North Central Health Care, and Solid Waste.
- Consults with County staff to assess legal merit of cases; negotiates case settlements.
- Provides civil legal representation to all levels of County government; offers legal opinions and prepares and issues ethics opinions; gives legal advice; appears at all necessary court hearings; performs legal research; drafts legal pleadings, opinions, and briefs; coordinates defense cases with insurance carriers.
- Oversees the prosecution of juvenile neglect/abuse cases, termination of parental rights, guardianship and protective placement; mental and alcohol commitments; ordinance violations, child support, and paternity cases; handles appeals; and collections cases on behalf of the County.
- Directs the operations of the Office of the Corporation Counsel. Supervises Deputy and Assistant Corporation Counsels, Legal & Risk Business Partner, legal assistants, and paralegals. Prepares annual budget and monitors expenditures; prepares required reports and statistics including case statistics and time studies.
- Attends County Board and its subordinate committee meetings and meetings with other governmental units.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate with five years of legal experience in the areas of Family/Juvenile, Government, Municipal, and Administrative Law or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Wisconsin State Bar License required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Driver’s license or other reliable transportation to perform job duties plus a driving record that meets County standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A successful candidate will possess a considerable range of skills, knowledge, and experience, including the following:
- Proven reputation of integrity, good judgement and professionalism
- Excellent writing, communication, and negotiating skills
- High ethical standards and an understanding of law practices
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations applicable to County Government and public sector employment and labor relations practices and procedures
- Ability to provide reliable and sound legal counsel in the field of municipal corporation law
- Ability to facilitate, integrate, and create mutual purpose amidst differing ideas and viewpoints for community betterment
- Strong time management skills, with the capacity to effectively prioritize own work in a fast-paced and demanding environment, while also managing others with high expectations
- Ability to delegate effectively, provide guidance, and remain focused on the organization’s performance and commitment to service delivery
- Bring a strategic perspective, be able to look beyond immediate pressures, and stay focused on important long term objectives
- Ability to set clear expectations, measurable goals, and hold others accountable
- An experienced leader with the ability to promote teamwork, build cohesive teams, reinforce shared values, foster a sense of urgency, ownership, and personal commitment
- Ability to make decisions effectively and bring creative solutions to complex problems
- Ability to remain focused and positive when confronted with negativity
- Exceptional listening skills
Compensation:
Annual salary: $132,932 - $146,744 plus
Marathon County Benefits
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Special Accommodations:
Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.
Notice to Applicants:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law
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