Rock County, located in South Central Wisconsin, population of 160,000, is recruiting a professional, Deputy Corporation Counsel. The Deputy Corporation Counsel serves as the most senior level attorney underneath the Corporation Counsel, fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the office as directed by the Corporation Counsel.

• Primary responsibilities including representing the County in any court or administrative proceedings to which the County is a party, including code enforcement, collections and small claims, benefits appeals, unemployment appeals, and bankruptcy proceedings;
• Representing the interests of the public in proceedings under Chapter 51 (civil commitments), 54 (petitions for guardianship), & 55 (petitions for protective placement or services) of the Wisconsin Statutes;
• Serve as the chief HIPAA compliance officer working directly with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Officers to ensure HIPAA compliance across County departments;
• Draft, review, negotiate, and approve legal documents including contracts, memorandum of understanding, intergovernmental agreements, leases, deeds, or notices which are related to the business affairs of the County; and
• Advise County leaders on the legal matters pertinent to the operations of county government, including application of the Public Records and Open Meetings laws, parliamentary procedure, and matters relating to internal governance.

$96,740.80 - $117,686.40. Position is eligible for all County benefits.

Physical performing elements

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for periods of time.
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds, occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push , pull or otherwise move objects.

Equipment use

• Ability to use a computer and computer keyboard.
• Knowledge of the use of basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax, calculator, etc.

Working conditions

• Almost all indoor work.
• Valid driver's license and/or ability to be able to attend meetings throughout the County.

Requirements include:

• Experience in the professional practice of law, including municipal legal experience;
• Graduation from an accredited school of law;
• Licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the practice of law, with experience in municipal or public employment law.

If interested, please submit a County application (application must be completed online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rock-Deputy Corporation Counsel) by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023 at: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT ROCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE 51 S MAIN ST JANESVILLE WI 53545. Jobline: (608) 741-5200.

Rock County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Application deadline is April 21, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.