Assistant City Attorney: Civil & Trial Litigation Pro

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 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.