Senior Municipal Attorney – Complex City Litigation & Guidance

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 101,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities seeks a Senior Attorney Administrative to prepare, prosecute, and defend complex city-wide cases in various legal areas, including FOIA compliance, contractual law, and real estate matters. The role may supervise others and requires JD and 5 years of related experience.

Licensed to practice in Michigan with admission to federal courts within one year, and a valid Michigan driver’s license are required; the city emphasizes dependable attendance and

Qualifications

• JD degree and 5 years of related experience.
• Municipal legal experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, prosecute, and defend complex cases and provide a wide range of complex legal services to the City.
• Review documents for legal implications; perform discovery and trial advocacy; prepare opinions on complex matters.
• Supervise staff as assigned; coordinate personnel procedures and training.
• Provide legal guidance to City departments; prepare resolutions, ordinances, and opinions.
• Work with outside counsel and governmental agencies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance at required meetings.

Skills

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Staff supervision

Document review

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities seeks a Senior Attorney Administrative to prepare, prosecute, and defend complex city-wide cases in various legal areas, including FOIA compliance, contractual law, and real estate matters. The role may supervise others and requires JD and 5 years of related experience.

Licensed to practice in Michigan with admission to federal courts within one year, and a valid Michigan driver’s license are required; the city emphasizes dependable attendance and