SENIOR ATTORNEY

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 86,756 - 106,035; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dearborn Career Opportunities is seeking a Senior Attorney to prepare, prosecute, and defend complex legal cases. Responsibilities include supervising staff, providing legal guidance, and performing case preparation. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and at least 5 years of legal experience, with a preference for municipal legal experience. The role is full-time, located in Dearborn, MI and offers a salary of $96,396 per year.

Licensing requirements include being licensed to practice law in Michigan, with additional admissions to federal courts to be obtained within a year.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and 5 years of related experience.
• Municipal legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, prosecute, and defend complex cases.
• Provide legal guidance to City departments.
• Supervise staff and case preparation.

Job description

Job Details

Position: Senior Attorney

Location: Dearborn Administrative Center - Dearborn, MI 48126

Position Type: Full Time

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

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.