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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Assistant Corporation Counsel - Blight

Michigan, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $110K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Detroit's Law Department. The role involves representing the city in various legal matters, including nuisance abatement and cost recovery litigation, while providing legal advice to city agencies and preparing complex appeals.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Litigation experienceElectronic legal researchLegal writingDraftingNuisance abatement lawReal estate lawCourt proceduresJudicial temperamentAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association approved institution

Must be a member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

Funeral leave

Family and Medical Leave

Jury duty

Military duty leave

Unpaid personal leave