Assistant City Attorney

City-of-Lansing,-Michiga; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lansing seeks an Assistant City Attorney to provide counsel in civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative matters before state and federal courts. The role requires strong legal research, trial preparation, and the ability to advise city departments, respond to FOIA requests, and draft ordinances.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., admission to the Michigan Bar, and a track record in trial practice and complex litigation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited school and admission to the Michigan Bar.
• Knowledge of civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law.
• Experience in trial practice and court procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents City in State and Federal courts for trials, hearings, motions and appeals.
• Directs, conducts, analyzes, and obtains information, witnesses and evidence for trials and appeals.
• Acts as an ombudsman screening complaints for warrants, enforcement information, or general City inquiries.
• Represents City in complex civil litigation in various courts and tribunals.
• Researches, drafts opinions for Council Members, Department Heads, the Mayor and staff.
• Reviews claims filed against the City and makes recommendations.
• FOIA-related tasks and contract review.
• Legislative drafting.

Skills

Civil law

Criminal law

Constitutional law

Administrative law

Trial practice

Evidence rules

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission Michigan

Job description

The City of Lansing's Office of City Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant City Attorney. Candidates will have knowledge of legal principles and practices including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and procedures; additionally, knowledge and/or experience in trial practice procedures, court rules, and the rules of evidence.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• J.D. Degree from an accredited school of law, admission to and maintenance of membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the individual through assistance or on their own to sit, speak, hear, listen, finger dexterity &/or feeling, reaching, near vision and far vision. Possess a valid license and be able to drive a motor vehicle.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Office and court environment, public and elected officials' meetings.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

The essential position functions listed below do not include all functions, which may be found in this position as duties, and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.

• Represents the City in the State and Federal courts for jury trials, non-jury trials, formal hearings, motions and any attendant appeals.
• Directs, conducts, analyzes, organizes and obtains information, statements, witnesses, and evidence for the ongoing conducts of trials, defenses and appeals in all judicial and administrative bodies.
• Acts as an ombudsman screening complaints for individuals seeking warrants, letters, enforcement information, resolution of neighborhood complaints or general information about the City of Lansing or other law related information.
• Represents the City in complex civil litigation in various courts and tribunals.
• Investigates, researches, and drafts legal opinions in response to requests from Council Members, Department Heads, the Mayor and other City staff
• Reviews claims filed against the City and makes recommendations to appropriate City personnel and committees.
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Contract review
• Legislative drafting

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at [phone]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The City of Lansing is a an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its policies or practices on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, height, weight, or disability of any individual.

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