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Detroit Public Schools Community District · 2 days ago

Legal Analyst

Detroit, MI

Contract

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $92K/yr

1+ years exp

Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking a Legal Analyst to provide research, drafting, editing, and analysis support to the attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while supporting litigation and transactional attorneys.

Education

Responsibilities

Interview client representatives and witnesses. (Preferred)

Conduct and/or support investigations

Conduct legal and other research

Gather and assemble information

Provide support to litigation and transactional attorneys and the General Counsel

When needed, provide support and work in tandem with the OGC Office Manager on varied tasks

Draft legal documents. (Preferred)

Edit and format legal documents and pleadings, including but not limited to contracts, memoranda of understanding/agreements, transactional documents, complaints, answers, discovery requests/responses, motions, orders and subpoenas. (Required)

Analyze and summarize discovery, documents and depositions

Organize and maintain document control, tracking, databases and case management systems

Track, collate, review and file documents

File documents with courts and agencies

Prepare for, and assist at, hearings, trials and administrative hearings

Assist with real estate transactions and other non-litigation matters

Assist the FOIA Coordinator with FOIA requests (as needed)

Use several software applications (e.g. databases, spreadsheets, desktop publishers, etc.) to complete assignments professionally

Prepare legal related reports

Support attorneys with case and docket management

When needed, provide support and work closely with the OGC Office Manager on varied tasks

Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel (or Designee)

Qualification

Legal research systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteCourt filingsParalegal Studies CertificateJuris DoctorateAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Paralegal Studies Certificate from an accredited institution and/or Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) from an accredited law school (Preferred)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Preferred)

1 year of experience as a judicial law clerk; or

1-3 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm, corporate or governmental legal department with emphasis on civil litigation and/or commercial transactions; or

1-3 years of experience as a legal assistant at a law firm

Highly proficient in computer-based legal research systems (i.e., Westlaw or Lexis) (Required)

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word and Excel (Required)

Experience completing electronic and paper court filings (Required)

Excellent analytical and critical thinking

Ability to receive instruction, apply legal standards and/or principles and produce a well written and reasoned pleading, response, recommendation or agreement/contract

Demonstrated ability to structure and solve problems, synthesize analysis into key takeaways and recommendations

Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Professional presence necessary to effectively interact with individuals throughout the school district as well as members of the public (i.e., individuals/groups external to the district)

Ability to work in a cross-departmental fashion

Exhibit a professional, positive attitude

Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team

Excellent Organizational Skills And High Performance Of Job Duties

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to meet strict deadlines

Ability to manage multiple tasks/work streams

Ability to work well under pressure of unanticipated quick turnarounds or heavy workload

Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented and self-motivated

Regular attendance is critical

Must have an exemplary attendance record

Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion