Wayne County Michigan · 1 month ago
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL 2-4
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $131K/yr
3+ years expWayne County Michigan is the largest county in Michigan, offering a diverse economy and high quality of life. The Assistant Corporation Counsel will provide legal representation and consultation to the County, handling litigation and labor and employment matters, and attending various meetings as required.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conduct legal research and provide legal advice, counsel and recommendations to clients in practice area matters involving the County
Handling individual mater assignments for a variety of clients including regular client communication, attending judicial and administrative hearings drafting legal memos, motions, briefs, opinions, drafting and interpreting contracts and other legal documents, and response to subpoenas
Attend client meetings, including but not limited to boards meetings, commission meetings, departmental meetings, internal staff meetings and other meetings as required
Compliance advice support and consultation
Interpret legislation, laws and regulations for clients and County officials
Support non-departmental administrative and other responsibilities necessitated by client department needs
Interact with the public doing business with Wayne County Departments
Research, review and draft and/r revise client policies and procedures and participate in client meetings regarding he policies and procedures. Policy reviews and drafting
Compliance support and consultation
Policy reviews and drafting
With minimum supervision, handles every aspect of federal and state court litigation, including discovery and motion practice, familiarity with the court rules of evidence, aware of and meeting filing deadlines, and having the ability to electronically file pleadings within the e-filing system
Able to read and understand case law and statutes thoroughly, issue spot, and critically analyze facts to legal precedent
Provides direct and regular communication to client and supervisors as to the progress or status of a case matter, proceeding, etc., and gives risk/benefit analysis & recommendations throughout legal representation
Conducts legal or other research to best prepare for written or oral arguments in advocating for Wayne County; continually staying up-to-date and familiar with emerging and changing laws
Prepares for, preserves the record, and handles all aspects of appeals in state and federal court
Prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, summaries, and memoranda of law, as well as legal opinions and correspondences
Appear in Probate Court for the mental health docket which includes bench trials and jury trials for civil commitment hearings
Regularly update Prolaw by adding events and related documents to the system
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctorate and continuing legal education in assigned practice area
State Bar of Michigan license and admission to State and Federal courts as necessitated by practice group requirements
Minimum three years prior experience in the assigned practice area (Litigation and/or Labor and Employment)
Company
Wayne County Michigan
Wayne County is located in southeastern Michigan, encompassing approximately 623 square miles.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Genelle M. Allen
Chief Operating Officer
Avani Sheth, MD MPH
Chief Medical Officer
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