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SENIOR ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL (MUNICIPAL)

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SENIOR ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL (MUNICIPAL)

Salary

$107,925.00 - $151,116.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20244091152DMPL

Department

Law

Opening Date

05/02/2025

Bargaining Unit

1800

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Description

LAW DEPARTMENT

SENIOR ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL

MUNICIPAL

How would you like to work for a law firm that is the most diverse in the nation?

+ Provides opinions and drafts legislation addressing a wide variety of complex and novel subjects including cutting edge constitutional matters

+ Has some of the best lawyers in the state always available for consults

+ Relaxed and collegial work environment

+ Located in exciting downtown Detroit

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change.

Examples of Duties

What You’ll Be Doing

+ Preparation of ordinances and legal opinions.

+ Attendance at various meetings at all levels of City government.

+ Serves as a legal specialist for assigned clients which functions present specialized legal problems.

+ Conducts legal research, analysis and/or evaluation of issues of substantial complexity and/or which may have significant implications for the City.

+ Attendance and provision of legal advice at various meetings, at all levels of City government.

+ Serves as counsel for various City boards and commissions.

+ Counsel and advise clients via email memorandum, telephonic conference, and person-to-person meeting concerning questions of law and procedure.

+ Research, review, and analyze relevant statutes, case law, and Attorney General Opinions to provide legal advice and opinions to clients.

+ Serve as a leadsperson for the other attorneys, when required.

+ Maintain monthly statistics, and other administrative tasks required in maintaining weekly calendar and billing requirements, and organized files.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

+ The techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.

+ Legal subjects and of State and Federal statutes as are applicable to municipal corporation law.

+ Municipal Codes and Ordinances.

+ Michigan “Sunshine Laws”.

+ Michigan Home Rule City Act.

Skill In:

+ Legal research.

+ Legal writing and drafting.

+ Analyzing and assessing complex legal issues, facts, and multiple levels of pertinent legislation.

+ Effective problem-solving techniques.

+ Organization and planning and managing multiple priorities.

+ Interpersonal communication.

Ability to:

+ Coordinate efforts related to multiple clients and their representatives.

+ Display independent judgment, maturity and be proactive in handling legal matters.

+ Display judicial temperament and poise.

Minimum Qualifications:

What You Should Have

+ Juris Doctorate Degree from an approved American Bar Association Institution.

+ Must be a member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar.

+ Must be License to practice in the State of Michigan.

+ Seven years of experience in the practice of law, with five years of municipal law-related experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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Do you possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association approved institution?

+ YES

+ NO

02

Are you licensed to practice in the State of Michigan

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have seven years of experience in the practice of law, with five years of municipal law-related experience.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you a member of the Michigan State Bar Association?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Did you attach a copy of your Cover Letter, Resume with References, and Writing Sample?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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