PRICE COUNTY CORPORATION COUNSEL

PRICE COUNTY

CORPORATION COUNSEL

Price County is accepting applications for the position of Corporation Counsel. This position is responsible for advising and representing the County Board, governing bodies, committees, departments, and officials of the County in civil legal matters involving the County. The duties and responsibilities of the Corporation Counsel are established by the County Board and performed under, and subject to, the review and direction of the Administrative committee with the approval of the County Board.

This is a full-time, regular, exempt position with a full benefit package and starting annual salary range of $109,428 to $121,576 (Grade 18) depending on experience. Benefits include Wisconsin Retirement System with a 7.2% employer match, income continuation insurance, choice of multiple health insurance plans with a free near-site clinic, free mental health benefits, 22 days of paid leave within the first year, 11 paid holidays per year, paid maternity/paternity leave, and quarterly employee lifestyle enhancement reimbursement perk. Dental/vision, flex spending, WI Deferred Comp, life, short-term disability, accident, and cancer/critical illness coverages are available.

Located in north central Wisconsin, midway between Hayward and Minocqua, Price County is home to a variety of natural resources.  Our abundance of woods and waters provides endless outdoor recreational opportunities.  The communities in Price County offer shopping, dining, services, affordable housing and a friendly atmosphere.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Law degree from an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.
• Authorized to practice and appear in and before Wisconsin state courts and administrative bodies.
• Corporation Counsel will be required to obtain thirty (30) continuing legal education credits every two years in accordance with Wisconsin State Bar requirements.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an attorney is preferred.
• Legal experience in municipal/county government matters and/or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The selection process for this position may include an employment history evaluation, a personal interview, a pre-employment physical, including a drug screening, a Wisconsin of Department of Justice caregiver background check, the eWiSACWIS background check, and a Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.

PLEASE NOTE:  A Price County Application Form must be fully completed and received, along with resume, by application deadline to be considered for this position. Application materials are available from and may be submitted to the following:

• In person or by mail from the Price County Human Resources Office, Price County Courthouse, 126 Cherry Street, Rm. 105, Phillips, WI 54555
• By phone at (715)339-5131 – Please leave message with spelling of name and address.
• By email at [email protected]
• Online at co.price.wi.us
• By fax (715) 339-6434

A completed application and resume must be received by the Price County Human Resources Office no later than 4:30 pm on July 31, 2026, to be considered for this position.

Price County is an equal opportunity employer.