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Tenants Rights Commission (TRC) Paralegal

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Tenants Rights Commission (TRC) Paralegal

Salary

$49,982.40 - $99,985.60 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Temporary Special Service Staff

Job Number

202501LAW929102MGH

Department

Law

Opening Date

09/30/2025

Bargaining Unit

9801-Administrative Special Service-Non-Exempt

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Description

The Tenants' Rights Commission will assist in the development of policies that increase stability, opportunities, safety, and wellness for residential tenants in the City, and to ensure inclusion, representation, and equity for tenants in the legislative process. The Tenants' Rights Commission has the authority to develop and present comprehensive policy recommendations to the City Council and the Mayor on all topics affecting the City's tenant population, including:

(1) Methods of reducing Detroit evictions rates;

(2) Establishing and protecting residential tenants' rights:

(3) Identification and utilization of federal, state, and third-party funding sources to support tenants facing evictions through collaboration with City-wide residential tenants' organizations.

(4) Enforcing landlord compliance with the City Code;

(5) Aiding the Housing and Revitalization Department, other City departments, and third-party organizations in educating both tenants of their rights and landlords of issues affecting residential rental properties.

The TRC Paralegal will have the unique opportunity to establish an efficient process for reviewing legal issues presented by the Commission and providing legal support, guidance, and case management under the supervision of attorneys in the Detroit Law dept.

Examples of Duties

• Tenant Advocacy: Work with experienced attorneys and support staff to assist tenants in understanding and asserting their rights.

• Complete research into City databases and systems to gather information and provide appropriate guidance when the Commission receives complaints from tenants and/or make referrals of alleged violations of the City Code or other relevant law to the department, agency and/or judicial body.

• Prepare legal correspondence, memos, court documents in response to Commission questions or concerns with approval and under the supervision of City LAW dept.

• Support the Commission in facilitating voluntary mediation where appropriate, between tenant's and landlord's to collaboratively address housing disputes

• Collect and organize documents that the Commission requests from tenant associations, housing coalitions, etc., and assist the Commission with formulating any policy recommendations or regulations regarding residential rental properties

• Serve in a property management capacity and maintain database of actions, information, or processes in Excel or Smartsheet to facilitate structured communication between the City, tenants in need, landlords, and other community support agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Commitment to social justice and desire to assist indigent clients

• At least one year of legal training or legal experience

• Successful completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal/legal studies programs and three years of work experience as a Legal Assistant. -OR- An Associate degree with a specialization in paralegal studies form an American Bar Association approved institution and two years of work experience as a Legal Assistant. (preferred but not required)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Supplemental Information

Please provide a Cover Letter and Resume Attachment

Applicants are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration

Appointment term is based on availability of funds

Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees

The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

+ CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

+ VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year

+ PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

+ MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

+ WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

+ UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

+ HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.

+ This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

+ CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

+ VACATION – Granted on the following basis:

Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned

Less than 6 months None

After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days

After 1 year An additional 5 days

2-5 years 10 days

6-7 years 11 days

8-9 years 12 days

10-12 years 13 days

15- years15- years

+ PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

+ OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

+ MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

+ WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

+ UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

+ HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.

+ This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

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Describe your scope of experience with tenant / landlord issues.

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Describe how you would track and resolve tenant needs that are uncovered during community meetings.

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Are you available to work evenings as-needed to attend Tenants Rights Commission community meetings?

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+ No

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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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