Job Description
Posting number: 20261929108LAWjs
Department: Law
Job classification: Administrative Special Services Staff III - Exempt
Posting type: Open
Categories: Legal
Summary
LAW DEPARTMENT - BLIGHT DIVISION
SENIOR ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL SERVICES STAFF III
How would you like to work for a law firm that is the most diverse in the nation?
- Provides opinions and drafts legislation addressing a wide variety of complex and novel subjects including cutting edge constitutional matters
- Has some of the best lawyers in the state always available for consults
- Relaxed and collegial work environment
- Located in exciting downtown Detroit
We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change.
~ this is an Administrative Special Services (TASS) position ~
Examples of duties
What You’ll Be Doing
- Represent the City Of Detroit in enforcement matters involving marijuana at administrative hearings and court.
- Become a specialist in cannabis law and policy, staying abreast of the nationwide legal trends, state legislation, and rule changes.
- Litigation against convenience stores and gas stations selling illegal products and unlicensed operations.
- 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 litigation regarding requests for production.
- Review of license materials and other tasks as directed.
Qualifications
What You Should Have
- Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association approved institution.
- Must be a member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar.
- 7 - 10 years of experience with circuit court litigation.
- 1 - 2 years of experience with Bankruptcy Litigation.
Please attach a cover letter, resume with references, and a written sample
Supplemental information
This is an Administrative Special Services Staff (TASS) position.
This Appointment Term is based on availability of funds.
The continuation of this role depends on the availability of ongoing funding.
Employment beyond the current grant period is not guaranteed and will be based on the renewal of funding.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience in cannabis law.
- 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.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.
