Senior City Attorney — Lead Counsel for Complex Cases

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

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.