Assistant Corporation Counsel - Blight

Description

LAW DEPARTMENT

ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL BLIGHT

How would you like to work for a law firm that is the most diverse in the nation?

• Provides opinions and drafts legislation addressing a wide variety of complex and novel subjects including cutting edge constitutional matters
• Has some of the best lawyers in the state always available for consults
• Relaxed and collegial work environment
• Located in exciting downtown Detroit

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change.

Examples of Duties

What You'll Be Doing

• Represent the City of Detroit in enforcement matters involving residential and commercial nuisance abatement at administrative hearings and court.
• Pursue cost recovery litigation on behalf of the City of Detroit.
• Litigation against convenience stores and gas stations selling illegal products and unlicensed operations.
• Defend the City of Detroit in litigation brought pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Represent the City of Detroit in marijuana licensing matters.
• Perform legal research in preparation for hearings and in the resolution and clarification of legal issues and problems.
• Prepare and carry through complex appeals to higher courts and tribunals.
• Advise City agencies on correct legal enforcement procedures based on the 2019 Detroit City Code and state and federal law.
• Participate in enforcement projects and develop strategy and policy as requested.
• Review of document production requests, consultation with document producing departments of the City and defense of litigation regarding requests for production.
• Review of license materials and other tasks as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience in nuisance abatement law and real estate law is helpful but not required.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Proficient in electronic legal research.
• Knowledge of court procedures and legal principals and their application.
• Skill in legal writing and drafting.
• Ability to analyze and appraise facts, evidence, and precedence.
• Ability to present statements of fact, law, and arguments clearly and logically.
• Ability to display judicial temperament and poise.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

What You Should Have

• Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association approved institution.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 ? 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

LRD: 08/26/22

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.