ASSISTANT COMMISSION COUNSEL

Wayne County, MI; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Commission seeks an Assistant Commission Counsel to work with Commission Counsel in providing representation, consultation, and support to the Wayne County Commission and related offices in Detroit, Michigan.

The role involves drafting resolutions and contracts, analyzing ordinances, researching public policy, and attending all Commission and committee meetings as parliamentarian. Strong writing and research skills, and Michigan bar eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation matters and legal research.
• Strong writing and verbal communication abilities.
• Capable of analyzing statutes, regulations and case law to support opinions.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team.
• Proficient at drafting legal memoranda, briefs and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft resolutions, ordinances, charter amendments, policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze contracts, ordinances and other matters before the Commission.
• Research public policy and legal issues, and draft memoranda.
• Attend full Commission and committee meetings and serve as the parliamentarian.
• Assist with and represent the Commission in legal proceedings, and draft motions and briefs.
• Negotiate and draft contracts.
• Advise on matters related to audits, and attestation and assurance engagements.
• Liaison with employees from all county departments and the offices of other elected officials to address matters of county concern.
• Advise on the compliance with laws including the Wayne County Charter, Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act, and the Open Meetings Act.
• Review and respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Analyze and report on pending legislation that may impact the county's interests.
• Draft communications on behalf of the Commission, committees and individual Commissioners.
• Assist Commissioners with responses to constituent inquiries.

Skills

Civil litigation

Strong written and oral communication

Research and analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Licensed to practice law in Michigan

Job description

Wayne County Commission

Assistant Commission Counsel

Job Description

Assistant Commission Counsel works with Commission Counsel to provide representation, consultation and support to the Wayne County Commission, individual Commissioners, the Commission Clerk's Office, the Department of Administration, the Fiscal Agency, the Policy & Research Department, the Public Information Office, and the Office of the Legislative Auditor General.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft resolutions, ordinances, charter amendments, policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze contracts, ordinances and other matters before the Commission.
• Research public policy and legal issues, and draft memoranda.
• Attend full Commission and committee meetings and serve as the parliamentarian.
• Assist with and represent the Commission in legal proceedings, and draft motions and briefs.
• Negotiate and draft contracts.
• Advise on matters related to audits, and attestation and assurance engagements.
• Liaison with employees from all county departments and the offices of other elected officials to address matters of county concern.
• Advise on the compliance with laws including the Wayne County Charter, Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act, and the Open Meetings Act.
• Review and respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Analyze and report on pending legislation that may impact the county's interests.
• Draft communications on behalf of the Commission, committees and individual Commissioners.
• Assist Commissioners with responses to constituent inquiries.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law
• Civil litigation experience
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while keeping track of critical dates and deadlines.

Salary Range: $80,000-$115,000

Deadline to Apply: Resumes accepted until position is filled

Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer