State of Wisconsin · 1 day ago
Attorney
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $121K/yrThe State of Wisconsin's Department of Transportation is seeking an Attorney for the Office of General Counsel. This role involves providing legal advice and representation primarily related to highway construction and maintenance, collaborating with various governmental agencies, and supporting the department's leadership.
AssociationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Render legal advice and provide representation to Department of Transportation primarily to department region offices responsible for highway construction and maintenance
Render legal advice and provide representation to the department’s central office on issues related to region and other activity in the performance of their job duties
Provide professional legal services to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Executive Assistant, Division Administrators
Collaborate with Attorney General, District Attorneys and other governmental agencies and regulatory bodies on all matters affecting the operation of the department
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to the application deadline
Qualified applicants will have professional experience with all the following: Conducting legal research and making determinations based on legal research in the areas of real estate, utilities, highway construction and maintenance, contracts, administrative law, government grants, budgets, claims, statutory interpretation, and/or open records
Preparing formal legal documents, such as contracts, leases, pleadings, affidavits or legal briefs
Providing legal representation in the areas of real estate, utilities, construction and maintenance, contracts, administrative law, government grants, budgets, claims, statutory interpretation, and/or open records
Drafting, reviewing or revising law, legal policy, or administrative rules
Preparing for and providing representation in litigation matters and/or administrative hearings
Preferred
Providing legal representation in the areas of governmental operations, administration, or transportation
Administering or applying transportation policies and programs
Preparing and defending claims including experience with highway construction standards and specifications
Benefits
Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)
A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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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
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