Part-Time Assistant Attorney

and the job listing Expires on March 26, 2026

City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today!

The City of Racine, Wisconsin, is seeking a talented part-time attorney with two to five years of experience who is interested in serving the City of Racine on matters of general municipal law and municipal court prosecution under Wisconsin law and Racine ordinances. The selected attorney will represent the City as opportunities are delegated by the City Attorney.

Under the direction of the City Attorney, each Assistant City Attorney performs legal duties as assigned. The Part‑Time Assistant City Attorney to be hired under this recruitment will principally be responsible for issues related to Wisconsin Public Records Law responses, prosecution of traffic citations in municipal and circuit court, and the performance of other duties as assigned. This is a part‑time position that requires an average of 15 to 20 hours of work per week.

(These examples do not list all the duties that may be assigned. Duties are assigned at the discretion of the City Attorney.)

• Serves as an advisor to City commissions and committees as needed.
• Must be available to attend evening meetings with prior notice.
• Must be available to attend weekly office meetings on Monday afternoons.
• Serves as a prosecutor of Municipal Court actions including traffic and ordinance violations.
• Assists with reviewing and responding to Wisconsin Public Records Law requests.
• Renders legal opinions and advice to alders and department heads, and researches and answers questions from the public regarding city business.
• Drafts ordinances and other legislation on an as needed basis.
• Conducts legal research, drafts legal opinions, writes correspondence, and performs general office duties on matters pertaining to the City.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record.
• Assists as requested in other activities of the City Attorney’s Office.
• Performs other duties as assigned by City Attorney.

Work has minimal exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Work may be stressful.

Juris Doctorate required.

License to practice law in good standing in the state of Wisconsin; minimum two years’ experience in municipal law or equivalent government or civil law practice.

Experience working in government law, administrative law, and/or litigation.

• Considerable knowledge of the operation of municipal government is preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of municipal, state, and federal law affecting Wisconsin municipalities.
• Considerable knowledge of administrative and civil procedure, and of the rules of evidence.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods of pleading cases and of effective techniques in the presentation of cases; knowledge of the proceedings of appellate courts.
• Ability to apply legal principles, practices, methods, and techniques to solve difficult legal problems.
• Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence, and legal precedents in difficult cases, and to prepare such materials in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation as briefs, opinions, orders, or decisions.
• Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, municipal ordinances, administrative regulations, and legal precedents.
• Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments.
• Excellent communication skills to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with state administrative officials, local governmental officials, employees, law enforcement officers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to supervise administrative staff as necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis Nexis, and other legal and administrative software.

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