NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Associate Attorney (Office of the Inspector General)
Michigan, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $103K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Associate Attorney for the Office of Inspector General. The role involves assisting in legal matters related to investigations, providing legal advice, and conducting research to support the operations of the Office of Inspector General.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist Inspector General (IG), Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and OIG Attorney in their respective duties and all other matter as requested and necessary
Provide advice on legal issues related to investigations and administrative hearings including issues concerning local, state, and federal laws, statutes and contracts
Perform legal research and drafts legal memoranda on issues concerning local, state or federal law as it relates to investigations, audits, and program reviews, as requested by the IG and the DIG
Prepare affidavits and other documents for criminal, civil or administrative actions
Conduct investigations and program reviews as assigned by the OIG Attorney, DIG and the IG
Coordinate with City Council Legislative and Policy Division, the City of Detroit Law Department, any other City departments and agencies, legal representatives of City Contractors, and any local or federal authorities matters concerning the OIG as directed by the IG, DIG and/or OIG Attorney
Conduct or assist in high-profile or complex investigations
Conduct and/or assist in interviews of complainants, witnesses, and subjects to gather facts and evidence in the course of investigating alleged criminal activity, violations of personnel and administrative rules, and waste and inefficiency within city government and by those doing business or seeking to do business with the city
Prepare and/or review detailed reports of investigations setting forth allegations, findings, evidence and recommendations
Collect, evaluate and prepare evidence for presentation to prosecuting agency officials and for introduction at administrative proceedings
Coordinate with outside law enforcement entities as appropriate
Review and proofreads reports summarizing investigative/monitoring findings, and outlining disciplinary, operational and policy recommendations for errors and consistency
Provide support for all OIG Administrative Hearings and Debarment proceedings
Provide and/or assist in providing representation of the OIG during formal and informal meetings
Provide and/or assist in any OIG outreach programs or activities
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association approved institution
Minimum of one (1) year of legal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the law license requirement is met
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of application
Applicants must have an excellent driving record
Provide a short writing sample (no longer than five pages) that demonstrates your analytical skills. This sample must be your original work and completed without the use of AI or other automated writing assistance
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
City Employees Retirement System
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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