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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Assistant Corporation Counsel - Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Michigan, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $110K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel specializing in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for the City of Detroit. The role involves processing FOIA requests, reviewing records, providing legal advice, and coordinating with various divisions to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

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Responsibilities

Processing FOIA requests in accordance with legal requirements and within the departmental time-frame

Frequently review a high volume of records that include email communications, calendars, policy or guidance memoranda, PowerPoint presentations, formal correspondence, video/audio, and other types of documents

Reviewing records and using judgment and analysis to mark documents with applicable FOIA exemptions

Coordinate with divisions within the organization to provide advice and guidance on FOIA matters, to facilitate responses to requesters, to ensure that searches conducted by divisions are adequate, to ensure that the documents produced are responsive, and to seek additional information or documents if necessary

Research, review, and analyze relevant statutes, case law, and Attorney General Opinions to provide legal advice and opinions to clients as well as applying exemptions properly under the FOIA

Seek scope clarification from requesters as needed; maintain a complete and accurate administrative record and provide status reports

Review and redact documents that are the subject of FOIA litigation and prepare indices for documents withheld or redacted

Type written reports, letters, and memorandums

Maintain monthly statistics, and other administrative tasks required in maintaining weekly calendar and billing requirements and organize files

Perform other related duties as assigned

Diversified office experience to include work with word processing, spreadsheets (data entry), and computer systems including Word, Excel, Smartsheet and Adobe

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) knowledge and experience preferred but not necessary

Be self-sufficient managing your own workload

Able to work at your desk/computer the majority of your workday

Experience with the FOIA preferred but not required

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeMichigan State Bar LicenseFOIA knowledgeLegal research skillsWord processingSpreadsheet proficiencyDocument reviewAnalytical skills

Required

Juris Doctorate Degree from an approved American Bar Association

Must be a member of the Michigan State Bar – License to practice in the State of Michigan

Preferred

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) knowledge and experience preferred but not necessary

Experience with the FOIA preferred but not required

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

City Employees Retirement System

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.