Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel (TED) - Law Department
DescriptionLAW DEPARTMENTSENIOR ASSISTANTCORPORATION COUNSELTRANSACTIONAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTWe represent Detroit in all civil actions.
Established by the Detroit City Charter, the Law Department is an independent agency that represents the interests of the City of Detroit as a corporate body.
The Department is headed by the Corporation Counsel, whose mission is to provide a variety of legal services to the City, its elected officials, departments, agencies, offices, commissions, and boards, as well as its individual employees, in their official capacity.
The Department has dozens of attorneys, specializing in various areas, who provide:
legal advice, opinions, and counsel to clients; defend all legal actions against the City; prosecute violations of State law and/or City Ordinances on behalf of the people of the City of Detroit; and assist in drafting City ordinances and other legal instruments, including all transactional and contractual documents which would legally bind the City.
Under general supervision, performs difficult and specialized professional legal work in preparation for litigation of complex and/or major lawsuits for assigned departments whose functions and activities are such as to present specialized legal problems; and/or performs difficult and specialized transactional, labor and employment, litigation and municipal legal work necessary for the advising and counsel of clients.
Apply online to www.
detroitmi.
gov.
Examples of DutiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities (may perform other duties as assigned) Preparation, review, and negotiation of contracts for goods and services, grants, and fiscal sponsorships; Preparation and negotiation of agreements for the acquisition, conveyance, and development of real property; Advice on zoning, land use, environmental, regulatory, and administrative law matters; Serve as counsels to various City boards and commissions; Performs special projects at the direction of superiors.
Minimum QualificationsQualifications(required):
Juris Doctorate degree from an approved American Bar Association institution Membership in the State Bar of Michigan Minimum of (4) four years of relevant experience preferred Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this positionLicenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:
License to practice law in the State of Michigan.
Supplemental InformationPlease attach a cover letter, resume with references, and a writing sample.
Evaluation Plan Interview:
70% Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal
Qualifications:
30% Total of Interview and Evaluation T.
E.
P:
100% Additional points may be awarded for Veteran Points:
0 - 15 points Detroit Residency Credit:
15 point Exempt - Bargaining Unit:
Public Attorneys Association UAW 2211Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.
Knowledge of legal subjects and of State and Federal statutes as are applicable to municipal corporation law.
Knowledge of court procedures and of legal principles and their application.
Knowledge of municipal Codes and ordinances.
Knowledge of adjudication principles and practices.
Knowledge of appellate court procedures.
Skill in legal research.
Skill in analyzing and assessing complex legal issues, facts, evidence and precedence and their application to strategic and tactical trial practice.
Skill in developing legal arguments and the application of legal principles to difficult legal problems.
Skill in legal writing and drafting.
Skill in effective problem-solving techniques.
Skill in organization and planning and managing multiple priorities.
Skill in interpersonal communication.
Ability to coordinate efforts among a large number of attorneys and stakeholders engaged in complex litigation.
Ability to display independent judgment, maturity and be proactive in handling legal matters.
Ability to display judicial temperament and poise.
Physical Demands The employee generally remains in a stationary position for an extended period of time operating standard office equipment which may include computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
The employee is expected to move about to accomplish tasks such as opening file cabinets and moving files.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
Work may entail out-of-town travel.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal BackgroundInvestigation based on the requirements of the position.
The above statements reflect the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this class.
Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.
Essential duties may vary from position to position.
Recommended Skills Appeals Consulting Fax Interpersonal Communications Land Use Lawsuits Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Established by the Detroit City Charter, the Law Department is an independent agency that represents the interests of the City of Detroit as a corporate body.
The Department is headed by the Corporation Counsel, whose mission is to provide a variety of legal services to the City, its elected officials, departments, agencies, offices, commissions, and boards, as well as its individual employees, in their official capacity.
The Department has dozens of attorneys, specializing in various areas, who provide:
legal advice, opinions, and counsel to clients; defend all legal actions against the City; prosecute violations of State law and/or City Ordinances on behalf of the people of the City of Detroit; and assist in drafting City ordinances and other legal instruments, including all transactional and contractual documents which would legally bind the City.
Under general supervision, performs difficult and specialized professional legal work in preparation for litigation of complex and/or major lawsuits for assigned departments whose functions and activities are such as to present specialized legal problems; and/or performs difficult and specialized transactional, labor and employment, litigation and municipal legal work necessary for the advising and counsel of clients.
Apply online to www.
detroitmi.
gov.
Examples of DutiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities (may perform other duties as assigned) Preparation, review, and negotiation of contracts for goods and services, grants, and fiscal sponsorships; Preparation and negotiation of agreements for the acquisition, conveyance, and development of real property; Advice on zoning, land use, environmental, regulatory, and administrative law matters; Serve as counsels to various City boards and commissions; Performs special projects at the direction of superiors.
Minimum QualificationsQualifications(required):
Juris Doctorate degree from an approved American Bar Association institution Membership in the State Bar of Michigan Minimum of (4) four years of relevant experience preferred Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this positionLicenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:
License to practice law in the State of Michigan.
Supplemental InformationPlease attach a cover letter, resume with references, and a writing sample.
Evaluation Plan Interview:
70% Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal
Qualifications:
30% Total of Interview and Evaluation T.
E.
P:
100% Additional points may be awarded for Veteran Points:
0 - 15 points Detroit Residency Credit:
15 point Exempt - Bargaining Unit:
Public Attorneys Association UAW 2211Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.
Knowledge of legal subjects and of State and Federal statutes as are applicable to municipal corporation law.
Knowledge of court procedures and of legal principles and their application.
Knowledge of municipal Codes and ordinances.
Knowledge of adjudication principles and practices.
Knowledge of appellate court procedures.
Skill in legal research.
Skill in analyzing and assessing complex legal issues, facts, evidence and precedence and their application to strategic and tactical trial practice.
Skill in developing legal arguments and the application of legal principles to difficult legal problems.
Skill in legal writing and drafting.
Skill in effective problem-solving techniques.
Skill in organization and planning and managing multiple priorities.
Skill in interpersonal communication.
Ability to coordinate efforts among a large number of attorneys and stakeholders engaged in complex litigation.
Ability to display independent judgment, maturity and be proactive in handling legal matters.
Ability to display judicial temperament and poise.
Physical Demands The employee generally remains in a stationary position for an extended period of time operating standard office equipment which may include computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
The employee is expected to move about to accomplish tasks such as opening file cabinets and moving files.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
Work may entail out-of-town travel.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal BackgroundInvestigation based on the requirements of the position.
The above statements reflect the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this class.
Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.
Essential duties may vary from position to position.
Recommended Skills Appeals Consulting Fax Interpersonal Communications Land Use Lawsuits Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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