Public Sector Assistant Corporation Counsel – Hybrid

Oakland County; Pontiac (MI); Hybride; USD 103 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oakland County seeks a seasoned attorney to serve as Corp Counsel, advising county leadership on legal matters, managing complex civil litigation, and drafting strategic guidance for county operations. This hybrid position offers the chance to influence policy while practicing in a dynamic public-sector environment.

You will represent departments in court, conduct research, prepare opinions, and negotiate contracts with third parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college of law. Transcripts from outside the U.S. may require degree equivalency documentation.
• Have at least four (4) years of full-time work experience in general practice of law.
• Be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.
• Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, for this classification.
• Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Responsabilités

• Develops and prosecutes highly complex cases initiated by the County and formulates and presents the defense for suits brought against the County.
• Represents the County in civil legal matters in the appropriate courts.
• Conducts legal research and analysis and provides written opinions.
• Provides legal advice to County administrators and elected officials concerning their rights, obligations and/or privileges.
• Represents the County when petitioners seek to involuntarily commit individuals to mental institutions or obtain assisted outpatient orders for treatment.
• Follows the requirements and procedures of the Mental Health and Probate Codes.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts for land and/or buildings purchased, sold, or rented by the County.
• Prepares, reviews, and negotiates contracts, grants and other legal documents for the County.
• Works with the County Treasurer to ensure property may be foreclosed upon and sold at the May tax sale.
• Represents County departments in matters brought before the Personnel Appeal Board.
• Formulates and presents the department's case before the Appeal Board.
• Represents the County before the Michigan Civil Rights Commission in civil rights and discrimination proceedings.
• Represents the Treasurer in actions concerning tax collections and property sales.
• Pursues delinquent charges, when appropriate, against legally responsible parties either in District or Circuit Court, for reimbursement of costs owed to the County.
• Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Connaissances

Legal research

Civil litigation

Contract negotiation

Legal counsel

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor of Law

Bar admission (Michigan)

Description du poste

Oakland County seeks a seasoned attorney to serve as Corp Counsel, advising county leadership on legal matters, managing complex civil litigation, and drafting strategic guidance for county operations. This hybrid position offers the chance to influence policy while practicing in a dynamic public-sector environment.

You will represent departments in court, conduct research, prepare opinions, and negotiate contracts with third parties.