Assistant City Attorney: Civil & Trial Advocate

City of Lansing, Michigan; Lansing (MI); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Parking/Transportation Subsidy

Deferred Compensation

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Lansing, Michigan, is seeking an Assistant City Attorney with knowledge of civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law. The role requires J.D. degree and Michigan Bar admission, with experience in trial practice and court rules.

Primary duties include representing the City in court, conducting investigations, drafting opinions, reviewing claims, and handling FOIA and contract reviews. The position emphasizes service to City departments and direct engagement with officials.

Formación

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Michigan.
• Knowledge of civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law.
• Experience with trial practice procedures, court rules and evidence rules.

Responsabilidades

• Represent the City in State and Federal courts for jury and non-jury trials, hearings and appeals.
• Direct investigation and collection of information, witnesses and evidence for trials and defenses.
• Duties include ombudsman activities, responding to neighborhood inquiries and information requests.
• Represent the City in complex civil litigation before various courts and tribunals.
• Draft legal opinions in response to requests from Council Members and City staff.
• Review claims filed against the City and advise appropriate personnel.

Conocimientos

Legal knowledge

Trial practice

Constitutional law

Educación

J.D. degree

Descripción del empleo

The City of Lansing, Michigan, is seeking an Assistant City Attorney with knowledge of civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law. The role requires J.D. degree and Michigan Bar admission, with experience in trial practice and court rules.

Primary duties include representing the City in court, conducting investigations, drafting opinions, reviewing claims, and handling FOIA and contract reviews. The position emphasizes service to City departments and direct engagement with officials.