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Wisconsin Court System / Wisconsin Supreme Court · 2 days ago

Legal Counsel

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$103K/yr - $113K/yr

The Wisconsin Court System is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide accurate legal guidance to the executive staff on matters affecting the organization. The role includes assisting in legal research, managing litigation, and drafting legal documents while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

Judiciary

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Abbey Read

Responsibilities

Provide in-house legal counsel for the Director of State Courts and executive staff on all matters impacting the WCS, including assisting in the representation of the courts on certain legal matters; providing legal advice on general legal issues; assisting in the management of litigation; drafting and negotiating contractual instruments; and analyzing the legal impact of legislative and related efforts affecting the WCS

Draft legal analysis and review public records requests submitted under Wisconsin's Public Records Law

Assist in the preparation of the annually produced Uniform State Bond Book and the staffing of the Uniform Bond committee

Qualification

Law degreeActive State Bar memberLegal researchPublic records analysisWisconsin Court System knowledgeEmployment law knowledgeContract law knowledgeAnalytical skillsEffective relationship buildingConfidentiality maintenance

Required

Law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association

Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Wisconsin at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment

Experience in the performance of specialized legal services relating to one or more areas of law, preferably in a public sector setting

Experience providing analysis and assistance for public records

Excellent knowledge of the Wisconsin Court System, Supreme Court rules and internal operating procedures of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and Wisconsin's Public Records Law

Excellent knowledge of general employment law and contract law

Excellent knowledge of legal principles and their applications, including rules of evidence, civil procedure and Wisconsin and federal case law, statutes, and regulations

Skill in legal research and writing, including the preparation and evaluation of pleadings, motions, briefs and memoranda

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior staff, co-workers, judges, attorneys, project teams, other courts staff and the public

Ability to assemble, analyze, and organize facts and to logically, clearly, and concisely present evidence and other materials in accepted oral and written legal form

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information