Assistant County AttorneyThe County Attorney's Office at Washington County, located in West Bend, offers an excellent opportunity for an Assistant County Attorney. The office provides professional legal services concerning preparation and trial of assigned cases, and offers legal advice and representation to county departments.Position SummaryUnder the general direction of the County Attorney, performs professional legal services concerning preparation and trial of assigned cases. Provides legal advice and representation to county departments.QualificationsGraduation from an accredited law schoolLicensure to practice law in the State of WisconsinMinimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in municipal and/or civil law practiceValid Wisconsin driver's licenseDuties / ResponsibilitiesRepresents the State in child support enforcement actions brought by the Washington County Child Support AgencyPrepares and tries cases for mental commitments, guardianships, protective placements, CHIPS, termination of parental rights, and paternity and child support enforcementProvides guidance and legal advice to county departmentsDrafts contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments as neededProvides opinions, gives legal advice to, and assists the County Committees and County Departments as necessaryRepresents the County in workers' compensation and unemployment compensation claims, and other employment related mattersPerforms other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency eventEssential Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of child support laws, mental and alcohol commitment laws, guardianship laws, juvenile law, termination of parental rights procedures, municipal law, administrative rules and regulations, and employment lawAbility to take on and manage many cases at one timeAbility to prepare and try cases, communicate effectively orally and in writing, draft and review contractsAbility to interact effectively with other department personnel and the general publicPhysical, sensory, and cognitive demands: ability to fulfill physical demands of job, see and hear, concentrate, conceptualize, and memorize as requiredTraining and ExperienceGraduation from an accredited law school, licensure to practice law in the State of Wisconsin, minimum of 5 years of experience preferably in municipal and/or civil law practice. Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license.BenefitsHealth, Dental, and Life InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityMedical and Dependent Flexible Spending AccountsWisconsin Retirement System and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (IRS 457)Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition and fitness center reimbursementSalaryStarting salary: $92,775 - $123,362 based on experience.Employer InformationWashington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.Position: 200065Posting Start: 07/06/2026Posting End: 12/31/9999Job Requisition ID: 200065#J-18808-Ljbffr