City of Detroit
Assistant Corporation Counsel - Law Department (Litigation Division)
City of Detroit, Lansing, Michigan, United States,
LAW DEPARTMENTASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSELLITIGATIONPublic service is calling you! Defend the treasury of one of America’s greatest cities!How would you like to conduct high stakes civil rights jury trials in federal court?
Defend the City of Detroit in high exposure wrongful death motor vehicle lawsuits?Expose financial fraud in no fault cases?Prosecute lawsuits against derelict commercial property owners?Litigate complex commercial matters and significant legislation and public policy matters?Work and learn in a law firm that is the most diverse in the nation?Enjoy a relaxed and collegial work environment as well as a flexible hybrid work schedule.Located in rejuvenated exciting Downtown Detroit
What You’ll Be DoingDefending the City of Detroit and its employees in the following legal specialties:Civil rights police misconductMotor vehicle negligenceMotor vehicle no faultBreach of contractMunicipal litigationUnder supervision, handling a caseload and working as lead attorney in:Jury and bench trialsArbitrations, facilitations, and mediationsDepositionsMotions hearingInvestigation and discovery
What You Should Have:Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association-approved institution.Two (2) to ten (10) years of experience in the above specified Litigation specialtiesTort litigation and governmental immunity experience preferredExcellent legal writing and verbal communication skillsOutstanding references from former employers
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION(S):License to practice in the State of MichiganThe Successful Candidate Will Have
KNOWLEDGE OF:The techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.Legal subjects and State and Federal statutes as are applicable to municipal corporation law.Court procedures and legal principles and their application.Adjudication principles and practices.SKILL IN:Excellent analytical, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills, self-discipline.Effectively organize and manage independent caseloads presenting multiple simultaneous priorities.Excellent interpersonal skills; and commitment to participate in a team-oriented practice environment.Legal writing and drafting.Developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems.Effective problem-solving techniques.Oral and written communication.ABILITY TO:Analyze and appraise facts, evidence, and precedence.Present statements of fact, law, and arguments clearly and logically.Interact effectively with outside agencies and departmental personnel with tact and diplomacy.Display judicial temperament and poise.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
:Work involves office and field activities and may entail out-of-town travel.Enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule.Supplemental InformationPlease attach a cover letter, resume with references, and a writing sample.
Compensation is Competitive
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Defend the City of Detroit in high exposure wrongful death motor vehicle lawsuits?Expose financial fraud in no fault cases?Prosecute lawsuits against derelict commercial property owners?Litigate complex commercial matters and significant legislation and public policy matters?Work and learn in a law firm that is the most diverse in the nation?Enjoy a relaxed and collegial work environment as well as a flexible hybrid work schedule.Located in rejuvenated exciting Downtown Detroit
What You’ll Be DoingDefending the City of Detroit and its employees in the following legal specialties:Civil rights police misconductMotor vehicle negligenceMotor vehicle no faultBreach of contractMunicipal litigationUnder supervision, handling a caseload and working as lead attorney in:Jury and bench trialsArbitrations, facilitations, and mediationsDepositionsMotions hearingInvestigation and discovery
What You Should Have:Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association-approved institution.Two (2) to ten (10) years of experience in the above specified Litigation specialtiesTort litigation and governmental immunity experience preferredExcellent legal writing and verbal communication skillsOutstanding references from former employers
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION(S):License to practice in the State of MichiganThe Successful Candidate Will Have
KNOWLEDGE OF:The techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.Legal subjects and State and Federal statutes as are applicable to municipal corporation law.Court procedures and legal principles and their application.Adjudication principles and practices.SKILL IN:Excellent analytical, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills, self-discipline.Effectively organize and manage independent caseloads presenting multiple simultaneous priorities.Excellent interpersonal skills; and commitment to participate in a team-oriented practice environment.Legal writing and drafting.Developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems.Effective problem-solving techniques.Oral and written communication.ABILITY TO:Analyze and appraise facts, evidence, and precedence.Present statements of fact, law, and arguments clearly and logically.Interact effectively with outside agencies and departmental personnel with tact and diplomacy.Display judicial temperament and poise.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
:Work involves office and field activities and may entail out-of-town travel.Enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule.Supplemental InformationPlease attach a cover letter, resume with references, and a writing sample.
Compensation is Competitive
- Depends on Qualifications#J-18808-Ljbffr