Assistant City Attorney - Misdemeanor Prosecution

City of Detroit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Detroit Law Department is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel to prosecute state misdemeanor offenses in one of two State Law Misdemeanor courtrooms at 36th District Court. The role requires a Juris Doctorate, admission to the Michigan bar, and familiarity with municipal law and court procedures.

Responsibilities include appearing at pre-trials, trials, motions, and sentences, maintaining case outcomes, and coordinating with the Victims Witness Unit and prosecutors under an

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills for legal analyses and client communications.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize within a team-oriented practice environment.
• Knowledge of municipal corporation law and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Appear at Pre-Trial, Trials, Motions and Sentences in state misdemeanor cases.
• Keep track of case outcomes and timelines.
• Collaborate with Victims Witness Unit and Prosecutors; work under the MOU with Wayne County Prosecutors Office.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Analytical reasoning

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Karpel PBK

Job description

The City of Detroit Law Department is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel to prosecute state misdemeanor offenses in one of two State Law Misdemeanor courtrooms at 36th District Court. The role requires a Juris Doctorate, admission to the Michigan bar, and familiarity with municipal law and court procedures.

Responsibilities include appearing at pre-trials, trials, motions, and sentences, maintaining case outcomes, and coordinating with the Victims Witness Unit and prosecutors under an