City Trial & Civil Litigation Assistant

Inghambar; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inghambar in Lansing, MI seeks an experienced attorney to represent the City in state and federal courts, including jury and non-jury trials, formal hearings, and appeals. You will direct and organize trials, gather evidence, and draft legal materials for ongoing litigation.

You will also serve as an ombudsman, screening inquiries about warrants and city information, investigate complex civil matters, and draft opinions for Council Members and City staff.

Responsibilities

• Represents the City in 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

Job description

Inghambar in Lansing, MI seeks an experienced attorney to represent the City in state and federal courts, including jury and non-jury trials, formal hearings, and appeals. You will direct and organize trials, gather evidence, and draft legal materials for ongoing litigation.

You will also serve as an ombudsman, screening inquiries about warrants and city information, investigate complex civil matters, and draft opinions for Council Members and City staff.