This position provides professional legal services to the Region Director, project development chiefs, technical services chief, and other staff in the Region and Department, on all matters affecting the delivery of megaprojects and other high priority projects within the region. In addition, this position will represent the Department to the Office of Railroad Commissioner, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District, Department of Natural Resources and other regulatory bodies, as well as in legal contract development and negotiations with railroads, utilities and municipalities regarding property use and compensation.
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to the application deadline.
Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:
In addition to having all the above, well qualified applicants will have experience with one or more of the following:
• Providing legal representation in the areas of governmental operations, administration, and transportation.
• Administering or applying transportation policies and programs.
• Analyzing and defending claims including experience with highway construction standards and specifications.
• Representation of clients in a fast-paced time sensitive environment.
Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions can be directed to Allison Forer at or 608-266-9725
Applications are due at 11:59PM on September 6, 2021.
