Assistant Corporation Counsel (LAW Department - Municipal Division)

LAW DEPARTMENT - MUNICIPAL DIVISION

ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL 

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparation of ordinances and legal opinions.
• Attendance at various meetings at all levels of City government.
• Serve as counsel for various City boards and commissions including the Election Commission.
• Counsel and advise clients via email, memorandum, telephonic conference, and person – to – person meetings 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.
• Maintain monthly statistics, and other administrative tasks required in maintaining weekly calendar and billing requirements, and organized files.

What You Should Have

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association. 
• Must be a member of the Michigan State Bar Association.
• At least two (2) years of related experience preferred.

EQUIVALENCY

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

LRD: 08/26/22 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.
• Knowledge of the legal subjects and State and Federal statutes as are applicable to municipal corporation law.
• Knowledge of court procedures and legal principles and their application.
• Knowledge of adjudication principles and practices.
• Skill in legal research.
• Skill in developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems. 
• Skill in effective problem solving techniques. 
• Skill in legal writing and drafting.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to analyze and appraise facts, evidence, and precedence.
• Ability to present statements of fact, law and arguments clearly and logically.
• Ability to problem solve and display resourcefulness and initiative in handling legal matters.
• Ability to interact effectively with outside agencies and departmental personnel with tact and diplomacy. 
• Ability to display judicial temperament and poise.

 

Distinguishing Characteristics

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class.  Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.  Specific job duties may vary from position to position.  The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.