Administrative Special Services Staff II - Exempt (Attorney)

City of Detroit; Michigan; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Detroit seeks an experienced attorney with criminal law expertise to advance Project Clean Slate's expungement initiatives. You will review certified records, prepare clients for hearings, draft pleadings, and represent clients at hearings, while supervising support staff and collaborating with the Lead Attorney.

Responsibilities include overseeing the expungement process, maintaining high professional standards, and engaging with diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree is required.
• State Bar of Michigan license is required.

Responsabilités

• Review certified court records and prepare for hearings.
• Draft pleadings related to expungement petitions and related motions.
• Prepare clients for expungement hearings and represent PCS clients at hearings.
• Appear at expungement hearings and provide zealous representation.
• Supervise and provide guidance to legal assistants and support staff.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Multitasking

High-volume work

Oral communication

Written communication

Client meetings

On-site presence

Formation

Juris Doctor degree

State Bar of Michigan licensed

Description du poste

Description

Work with the Project Clean Slate Team

We are in search of an attorney with criminal law experience. Project Clean Slate helps residents seek expungement of their criminal records to improve access to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. ?

Your contribution will be significant!

This role is responsible for handling various parts of the expungement process, including certified record review, preparing clients for hearings, drafting pleadings, supervising legal assistants, representing PCS clients at hearings, and providing support to the Lead Attorney.

Examples of Duties

• Reviewing certified court records
• Draft pleadings
• Prepare clients for hearings
• Appear at expungement hearings
• Supporting the Lead Attorney
• Supervise and provide guidance to legal assistants

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree

State Bar of Michigan licensed

Supplemental Information

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills are necessary
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to handle high volume
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to engage in respectful, appropriate communications with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences
• Willingness to meet with clients
• Willingness to be on site 4-5 days per week