The City of Racine, Wisconsin, is seeking a talented attorney with two to five years of experience with the ability to balance the roles of counselor and prosecutor. The ideal candidate will have a sincere interest in practicing law in code enforcement, specifically the prevention, detection, investigation, and enforcement of violations of statutes or ordinances regulating public health, safety, and welfare, public works, business activities, building standards, and land use, and have experience in or exposure to those areas of law. The selected attorney will represent the City as opportunities are delegated by the City Attorney.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial application review will commence February 24, 2025.
Applicants must hold a minimum of a juris doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school, have a Wisconsin law license, and have at least two years of legal experience. Superior research and writing skills and attention to detail are required.
The 2025 salary range for the position will be $89,107.20 to $121,784.00. Starting salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience, with an anticipated range of $89,107.20 to $94,203.20.
Candidates may be required to complete one or more panel interviews. Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and application online for this opening at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/racinewi/#. A writing sample and/or law school transcripts may be requested in the course of the candidate review process. Free computer access is available at the Racine Public Library or the Workforce Development Center. Failure to submit all required documentation may result in disqualification from consideration. The City of Racine encourages members of historically underrepresented groups and City of Racine residents to apply.
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