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Racine County, WI

Guardian Ad Litem

Racine, WI · On-site

$66K/yr

The guardians ad litem appointed are independent contractors and will not be considered for Racine County employees for any purpose and will not receive any Racine County employee benefits. Training ...

Racine, County of (WI)

Guardian Ad Litem

Racine, WI

$66K/yr

The guardians ad litem appointed are independent contractors and will not be considered for Racine County employees for any purpose and will not receive any Racine County employee benefits. Training ...

Sawyer County; WI

County Administrator

Hayward, WI

Sawyer County is seeking an experienced, visionary leader to serve as its next County Administrator ... Foster a positive work culture and support employee growth, engagement, and professionalism. Policy ...

Outagamie County

Facility Cleaner (BV)

Appleton, WI · On-site

$19/hr

This position will be a contract employee employed by Manpower and will not be an Outagamie County Employee. This position is responsible to maintain a safe and comfortable environment by assessing ...

Outagamie County, WI

Facility Cleaner (BV)

Appleton, WI · On-site

$19/hr

This position will be a contract employee employed by Manpower and will not be an Outagamie County Employee. This position is responsible to maintain a safe and comfortable environment by assessing ...

Rock County, WI

Maintenance Tech

Janesville, WI · On-site

$27.25 - $29.63/hr

Rock County Employee Facts and Benefits Highlights * Rock County historic and cultural attractions: Rock County is in south Central Wisconsin along the Illinois border. The County has a population of ...

Kenosha County, WI

Custodian

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$20.72 - $23.54/hr

As a Kenosha County employee, you are provided a very competitive salary and benefit package and have access to a range of training and learning opportunities. Benefits include: * Positive workplace ...

Rock County, WI

Student Nursing Assistant

Janesville, WI · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

The County will pay 90% of the premium for health insurance and the Employee may earn the remaining 10% of the premium, based on the terms of participation of the Healthy Employee Incentive Program.

Rock County, WI

Student Nursing Assistant

Janesville, WI · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

The County will pay 90% of the premium for health insurance and the Employee may earn the remaining 10% of the premium, based on the terms of participation of the Healthy Employee Incentive Program.

Rock County, WI

Correctional Officer

Janesville, WI · On-site

$26.81 - $28.94/hr

Rock County Employee Facts and Benefits Highlights * Rock County historic and cultural attractions: Rock County is in south Central Wisconsin along the Illinois border. The County has a population of ...

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Guardian Ad Litem

Racine, WI • On-site

Racine County, WI
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$66K/yr

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Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Salary: $66,000.00 Annually
Location : 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403, WI
Job Type: CONTRACT POSITION
Job Number: 2026-055
Department: Clerk of Circuit Court
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
Division: N/A
Job Summary
The Racine County Circuit Court judges will appoint six (6) attorneys to act as Guardians Ad Litem. The guardian ad litem (GAL) is to function independently in the same manner as an attorney for a party to the action, be a spokesperson for those whose voices would otherwise go unheard, and provide the court with an objective recommendation in advocating for the best interests of a child or ward that takes into account factors such as age, sense of time, level of maturity, culture and ethnicity, degree of attachment to family members and attachment to family members.
Criteria for appointment will be based upon the attorneys' experience and knowledge of family, paternity, juvenile, mental commitment, protective placement and probate law, a proven record of high quality work and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
  • Attorneys will be selected for assignment. All guardians ad litem serve at the pleasure of the Racine County Circuit Court judges and the appointment can be terminated at any time, for any reason, by decision of the Racine County Circuit Court judges.
  • The appointment is a one (1) year appointment. The guardians ad litem appointed are independent contractors and will not be considered for Racine County employees for any purpose and will not receive any Racine County employee benefits. Training, travel expenses for training and legal materials are not provided or reimbursed by Racine County.
  • Attorneys acting as guardians ad litem would not be prohibited from practicing law in any of the courts in which they may serve as guardian ad litem.
  • Juvenile, family, child support and probate court will each maintain a list of the six (6) attorneys and will assign on a rotation basis. Exceptions can be made on the rotation because of conflict of interest or one of the six guardians ad litem already having worked on a particular case. Any attorney who is "skipped" will be assigned the next case.
  • Guardians Ad Litem must document the hours spent on each case on which they are appointed and cooperate in any collection efforts to from the responsible parties. Upon completion of the case, the Guardian Ad Litem will submit an itemized statement of services rendered. Itemized statements must be submitted within forty-five (45) days of completion of the case. Completion of a case shall be defined as 1) final order of the court, or 2) dismissal of the case.
  • In family matters, where the parties are to reimburse the county, the Guardians Ad Litem are to prepare the money judgment and to advise the parties that the judgment will be docketed unless the reimbursement is paid within 30 days.

Qualifications
  • All appointed Guardians Ad Litem must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
  • All Guardians Ad Litem must have an office located within 40 miles of the Racine County Courthouse.
  • Applicants must satisfy the continuing legal education requirements set forth in Supreme Court Rule Chapters 35/36 to be eligible.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
  • Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.
  • Ability to appear at court proceedings with judges or court commissioners.
  • Ability to make a recommendation (e.g., placement, conditions, services, family interaction, and treatment) and explain basis for recommendation.
  • Ability to consult with parents, caregiver, foster parent, social worker, school personnel, and medical or mental health professionals.
  • Ability to review relevant documents or exhibits.
  • Ability to meet personally with the child/ward and interview the child/ward, if they are able to communicate. When and where did you meet with the child?
  • Ability to conduct a home visit.
  • Ability to evaluate if the child/ward's environment safe and appropriate.
  • Ability to evaluate if child is subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act and consult the child's tribe regarding placement options and tribal services, if necessary.

COMPENSATION:
Each Guardian Ad Litem will receive $66,000 paid in monthly increments of $5,500.
The Guardian Ad Litem appointed under this judicial order will be considered an independent contractor and will not be considered a Racine County employee for any purpose and will not receive any Racine County employee benefits. The appointed Guardian Ad Litem under this Order will be required to provide his/her own supplies, office and support services and will not receive those from the Racine County Clerk of Courts or from Racine County. Monthly reports must be filed with the Clerk of Court utilizing the standard format supplied by the Clerk of Court. Training, travel and expenses for training and legal materials are not provided or reimbursed by Racine County.
If you are interested in being appointed as a guardian ad litem, please submit your application, setting forth your experience in the courts in acting in such a capacity, identifying the education attended under Supreme Court Rule Chs. 35/36 to be eligible for appointment, and explaining your availability to appear at court proceedings, including with judges or commissioners.
CONTRACTED POSITION - NO BENEFITS

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