Assistant Corporation Counsel

Salary : $73,049.60 - $83,491.20 Annually

Location : Whitehall

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202200216

Department: Corporation Counsel

Division: Corporation Counsel

Opening Date: 12/12/2025

Purpose of Position

Corporation Counsel is currently recruiting for an Assistant Corporation Counsel to join their team.

This position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early as the posting may be closed once a satisfactory candidate pool is identified.

The purpose of this position is to represent Trempealeau County in civil matters under the direction of the Corporation Counsel.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a professional and timely manner. The assistant corporation counsel will have the following duties:

Represent Trempealeau County, including its departments, offices, employees and officials in respect to their official duties and responsibilities; and serve as legal counsel to Trempealeau County boards, commissions, committees, counsels, departments, and offices in legal matters, including serving as a parliamentarian at times.

Represent the public interest in adult guardianships, protective placements, commitments under Wis. Stat. ch. 51, juvenile guardianships, and terminations of parental rights.

Prosecute all matters relating to zoning enforcement.

Provide legal representation in matters related to child support including paternity establishment and child support enforcement cases.

Perform other legal tasks such as conducting legal research; drafting opinions, briefs, contracts, and other documents; reviewing and assisting in the drafting of ordinances and resolutions; and, upon request, assist in reviewing and drafting County policies and procedures.

At times, serve in place of the Corporation Counsel when so directed.

Other duties as assigned by Corporation Counsel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

In order to perform this position's duties, the following are essential for this position:

Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to county government.

Ability to determine the adequacy and accuracy of findings of fact, the application of legal principles, and the content and pleadings, briefs, and opinions.

Considerable knowledge of pertinent judicial procedures and rules of evidence. Ability to provide legal representation within the context of legal guidelines. Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of law, policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. Ability to counsel and mediate.

Ability to review, interpret, and modify existing policies, strategies and/or methods to meet conditions within the context of existing management principles. Ability to analyze and categorize data and information to determine consequences and identify and select alternatives. Ability to decide the time, place, and sequence of operations within an organizational framework as well as the ability to oversee their execution.

Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, to various audiences and to effectively utilize those various methods necessary to convey legal principles to differing audiences. Must be able to speak English sufficiently to effectively communicate.

Ability to develop legal materials and to present to others for educational purposes.

Ability to correctly perform mathematic computations.

Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in critical and/or unexpected situations involving risk to the organization and to provide reliable and sound legal counsel.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships.

Ability to follow County policies and procedures including those pertaining to confidentiality.

Ability to prioritize and organize job assignments and to manage time effectively, manage multiple projects, and complete work within deadlines.

Ability to instruct and indirectly supervise staff which she/he may work with.

Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

Training, Experience and Other Requirements

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin, including admitted to practice before the Wisconsin Supreme Court and be a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and admitted or eligible to be admitted to practice in federal court. Prior legal experience, especially local government legal experience, is preferred.

2026 BENEFIT SUMMARY

Trempealeau County (Regular Full-time/part-time employees) BENEFIT

Non-Represented Benefit Package for 2026. A complete packet of benefits information will be provided to the candidate selected for the position. This illustration summarizes the benefits presently offered by Trempealeau County and is not a guarantee of benefits.

Benefit TypeWhat you receiveEligibleWho PaysMedical*

County participates in the State of Wisconsin offered Health Plan.

$500 individual / $1000 family deductible.

Routine/Preventative services- plan pays 100%. Emergency Room copay - $60 per visit. Annual Wellness Incentive - $150 gift card for employee & spouse when annual physical/wellness screens complete.First of the month following 30 days of employment

County contributes 88%. Employee Contribution for lowest cost plan available within the County is:

Single Plan: $126.42/per month

Family Plan: $310.83/per month

Premiums vary by plan. Other plan networks available.Flex

Spending Account

(FSA)$500 -Single Health Plan

$1000-Family Health Plan

County contributes either $500/$1000 for each employee enrolling in the county sponsored medical plan.First of the month following 30 days of employmentOption to contribute up to an additional $3,400 for medical and $7500 for dependent care per year. Expenses must be incurred 1/1/26 - 3/15/27 and submitted for reimbursement by 5/31/27.Pension

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Pension plan provides a lifetime retirement payment once vested (after 5 years) and have reached minimum retirement age (age 55 for most employees). Pre-taxed.

Date of Hire

(may not be eligible for part-time positions)General Employees

Employee contribution: 7.2%

County contribution: 7.2%

Total: 14.4Dental

Delta Dental WI Plan: Uniform Dental Benefit (UDB)/Preventative offers basic coverage for routine cleanings, x-rays, fillings (100% no deductible), orthodontics (50% for those 19 and under with $1500 individual max). Supplemental plans (Select or Select Plus) offer coverage for crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, oral surgery, surgical extractions and additional orthodontics (regardless of age). Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employment

County contributes 88% of Uniform preventive dental when enrolled in group health insurance.

Uniform Preventative Dental stand-alone cost (no enrollment in group health insurance):

Single: $37.18 / month

Family: $92.98 / month

Supplemental plans also available for individual, individual plus children, individual plus spouse and family coverage at an additional cost- employee pays 100%.VisionMetLife Vision: Eye exams ($15 copay in-network), $150 for frames $150 for contact lenses and discount on Laser Vision Correction. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employment

Employees pay 100%

Employee: $4.72 / month

Individual + Spouse: $9.40/ month

Individual + Children: $10.60/ month

Family: $16.94 / monthDeferred Compensation

Available plans: WI Deferred Comp (WDC) and Nationwide (NACO). Allows you to invest today in retirement. Federal/State taxes are deferred until your assets are withdrawn.

Anytime

Employees pay 100%

Available through payroll deduction (flat rate or percentage).Additional Voluntary Benefits

Provided by Trustmark Benefits

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness

Universal Life Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Short Term Disability

Provided by The Insurance Center

Term Life Insurance Anytime

Employees pay 100%

Employee direct pay to vendorVacation*Accrues per pay period per year as follows.

First year of service: 12 days

1-4 years of service: 15 days

5-9 years of service: 18 days

10-15 years of service: 20 days

16-20 years of service: 24 days

21-25 years of service: 26 days

26-29 years of service: 28 days

30+ years of service: 30 days

Accrual begins Date of Hire

Payout Upon Separation

100% following 1 year introductory period.

Sick Leave*

Accrues per pay period up to 12 days per year. Max 960 hours.

Accrual begins Date of Hire

Payout Upon Retirement:

100% max 480 hours.

Holidays*

New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Two Personal Holidays. Exceptions may be necessary in some County departments.

Normally granted Holiday off with pay as listed

Payout Upon Separation

None.

*Exception for certain Sheriff's Office employees for holidays, sick & vacation accrual. Pro-rated benefits for positions less than 40 hours per week.

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