Job Description

Posting number: 26-00024B

Department: City Attorney's Office

Job classification: Legal Fellow (term)

Posting type: External_Open

Categories: Legal

Summary

The Legal Fellow is responsible for performing a variety of professional legal work under the supervision and instruction of the City Attorney or his/her designee.

Examples of duties

NOTE: The duties listed below are typical examples of work performed by positions with this job description. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

• Under the supervision of licensed Law Department attorneys, conduct criminal, civil, and administrative litigation, including but not limited to case review, discovery, motion practice, settlement/plea bargaining, trial, and appeals.
• Prepares, drafts, analyzes, reviews legal documents, such as legal opinions, contracts, resolutions, ordinances, complaints, and other legal filings.
• Researches and provides legal advice and training.
• Responds to requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• By the expected start date, graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
• By the expected start date, eligibility to practice pursuant to MCR 8.120(B) OR admission to the State Bar of Michigan.
• Valid State of Michigan drivers’ License.

Supplemental information

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver’s License, and incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration).

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.