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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Assistant Corporation Counsel - Blight (Administrative Special Services)

Michigan, MI

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $165K/yr

NEOGOV is part of the City of Detroit's Law Department, which is known for its diverse legal team. The Assistant Corporation Counsel - Blight will represent the city in various enforcement matters and provide legal opinions on complex issues, while also advising city agencies on legal procedures.

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Responsibilities

Represent the City of Detroit in enforcement matters involving residential and commercial nuisance abatement at administrative hearings and court

Pursue cost recovery litigation on behalf of the City of Detroit

Litigation against convenience stores and gas stations selling illegal products and unlicensed operations

Defend the City of Detroit in litigation brought pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Represent the City of Detroit in marijuana licensing matters

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 of litigation regarding requests for production

Review of license materials and other tasks as directed

Qualification

Litigation experienceElectronic legal researchLegal writingDraftingNuisance abatement lawReal estate lawCourt proceduresJudicial temperamentAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association approved institution

Must be a member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar

Experience in nuisance abatement law and real estate law is helpful but not required

Litigation experience preferred

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

Preferred

Litigation experience preferred

Benefits

CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year

PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, *no employer contribution will be applied.*Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.