Legal Administrative Assistant – FOIA & Research Support

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Detroit seeks an Assistant to the Legal Advisor to handle general administrative duties and support staff. Responsibilities include obtaining information for FOIA requests and litigation discovery, assisting with indemnification and representation for the Detroit Police Department, and supporting scheduling, filing, and research functions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in public/business administration or paralegal studies, and substantial experience in municipal administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or paralegal studies or related field; substitutable experience may apply.
• Experience: 5 years coordinating general business activities and administrative duties; legal admin or research skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain information, documents, records for FOIA requests and litigation discovery for Detroit Police Department.
• Assist with Indemnification and Representation process for the Detroit Police Department.
• Assist with third party subpoenaed depositions.
• Review and analyze departmental processes, operations, and data to identify problems.
• Review documents for correct formatting; conduct research and writing.

Skills

Legal research

Administrative support

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or paralegal studies

Job description

City of Detroit seeks an Assistant to the Legal Advisor to handle general administrative duties and support staff. Responsibilities include obtaining information for FOIA requests and litigation discovery, assisting with indemnification and representation for the Detroit Police Department, and supporting scheduling, filing, and research functions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in public/business administration or paralegal studies, and substantial experience in municipal administration