Senior Attorney

City of Dearborn, Michigan; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dearborn, Michigan seeks a Senior Attorney in the RMAC Department to prepare, prosecute, and defend complex cases and deliver a broad array of legal services to the City. The starting salary is $96,396 per year, with a typical progression to the maximum over time.

The position may involve supervising staff, case preparation, discovery, and trial advocacy, plus advising City staff and working with outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, prosecute, and defend complex cases and provide a wide range of legal services to the City.
• Supervise staff where applicable and manage case preparation, discovery, legal research, and trial advocacy.
• Argue motions in court and handle legal guidance for City departments and staff.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Description

SENIOR ATTORNEY

The current vacancy is in the Regional Managed Assigned Council (RMAC) Department.

STARTING SALARY: $96,396 per year

**Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum**

CLASS SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for preparing, prosecuting, and defending complex cases and providing a wide range of complex legal services to the City. Responsibilities may include case preparation; reviewing documents for legal implications; preparation of opinions on assigned legal matters; and appearing in court for assigned cases. May supervise others.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• May supervise staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; coordinating staff training; and supporting personnel procedures.
• Performs case preparation of assigned areas, including: reviewing and preparing documents; performing discovery, comprehensive legal research, and trial advocacy; and performing related tasks.
• Argues motions in court; and performs related tasks.
• Administers legal aspects of a worker’s compensation, tax, civil liability, or other areas, as assigned.
• Investigates various claims against the City and recommends appropriate legal action.
• Reviews insurance coverage and related contracts to ensure proper protection of the City; negotiates, prepares, and approves real estate transaction documents.
• Provides a wide range of legal guidance to City departments and staff; including preparing resolutions, ordinances, and legal opinions.
• Work with outside counsel and governmental agencies.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Municipal legal experience preferred.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan
• Admission to practice before U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (to be obtained within one year)
• Admission to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (to be obtained within one year)
• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License

PARTS AND WEIGHTS OF THE EXAMINATION:

Oral 100%

DURATION OF LIST:

This list will be in effect for a period of six months.

POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of criminal history, background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.