Full time
Wisconsin Court System Wisconsin Supreme Court
Madison, WI, USA
The Director of State Courts is seeking candidates for a Legal Counsel. Under the direction of the Chief Legal Counsel this position is responsible for providing accurate legal guidance to the executive staff on all matters that affect the Wisconsin Court System (WCS), including but not limited to agency authority, general state government operations, program practices, interpretation of state statutes and Supreme Court Rules (where applicable), interpretation of federal statutes and regulations, litigation strategy, contract interpretation and the public records law. The Legal Counsel may also assist in the legal analysis of major policy initiatives affecting WCS programs. In addition, the Legal Counsel also assists in legal research in support of the Chief Legal Counsel in the areas of draft legislation, procurement, and personnel matters. The Legal Counsel does not advise on criminal, juvenile or civil law that is used for the enforcement and interpretation of laws by judicial...

