General counsel Jobs in Madison, WI

Introduction

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a General Counsel to the Adjutant General (Attorney- Confidential Supervisor). This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters building (JFHQ), in Madison.

• If you previously applied for this position in December 2024, you do not need to apply again.

This position will work Monday through Friday and most work must be completed between the core hours of 8 : 00 a.m. and 4 : 00 p.m. The exact schedule will be determined at the time of the offer.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission.

Our convenient location is near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways. Our facility includes a fantastic fitness center, indoor pickleball court, and free on-site parking.

The DMA offers flexible schedules and great life / work balance. This position is eligible for limited situational telework after an initial training period. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring :

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Adjutant General, this position serves as General Counsel to the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) and its Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) Division and Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) subunits, as well as its HR, budget and finance, and IT directorates. Main duties for the General Counsel include providing legal and policy counsel for the Adjutant General (TAG), the Executive Assistant, Deputy Adjutant Generals (DAGs), the WEM administrator, the OEC director, and DMA directorate heads. The position will also respond to public records requests, draft administrative rules and legislative proposals, provide representation of DMA in legal actions and proceedings, draft and review contracts, research and provide advice regarding environmental matters. The General Counsel will also serve as parliamentarian at Wisconsin Homeland Security Council meetings and draft emergency orders. This position supervises a paralegal and the records and forms officer.

Salary Information

Starting pay is between $50.00 and $56.37 / hr.

This position is in the 71-01 pay schedule / range. A 12-month probationary period will be required.

This position will work Monday through Friday and most work must be completed between the core hours of 8 : 00 a.m. and 4 : 00 p.m. The exact schedule will be determined at the time of the offer.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

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Job Details

Must possess a degree from an accredited law school.

Must possess a license to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.

Must have the ability to participate in some in-state travel.

Must apply for and obtain a United States Department of Homeland Security secret security clearance.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Qualifications

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have all of the following :

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have experience with the following preferred qualifications :

Candidates who are interviewed will be expected to provide a sample legal brief / document at the time of the interview.

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the bulleted items listed above .

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

How To Apply

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Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at [email protected] or 608-242-3150.

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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs' website.

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-connected disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. If you meet this eligibility criteria, send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 clearly showing an honorable discharge, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating dated within 12 months, to the Human Resources contact listed on this announcement. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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Deadline to Apply

The online application process must be completed by 11 : 59p.m. on March 3, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.