State of Wisconsin · 2 weeks ago
Legal Counsel
Madison, WI
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $113K/yrThe State of Wisconsin is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance to the executive staff on matters affecting the Wisconsin Court System. The role involves drafting legal analyses, managing litigation, and assisting in legal research related to various aspects of the court system.
AssociationNon Profit
No H1B
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
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
Benefits
State of Wisconsin benefits package
Company
State of Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
Founded in 1848
10001+ employees
Funding
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