Assistant City Attorney 39

About the position

The City of Lansing's Office of City Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant City Attorney. Candidates will have knowledge of legal principles and practices including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and procedures; additionally, knowledge and/or experience in trial practice procedures, court rules, and the rules of evidence.

Responsibilities

• Represents the City in the State and Federal courts for jury trials, non-jury trials, formal hearings, motions and any attendant appeals.
• Directs, conducts, analyzes, organizes and obtains information, statements, witnesses, and evidence for the ongoing conducts of trials, defenses and appeals in all judicial and administrative bodies.
• Acts as an ombudsman screening complaints for individuals seeking warrants, letters, enforcement information, resolution of neighborhood complaints or general information about the City of Lansing or other law related information.
• Represents the City in complex civil litigation in various courts and tribunals.
• Investigates, researches, and drafts legal opinions in response to requests from Council Members, Department Heads, the Mayor and other City staff.
• Reviews claims filed against the City and makes recommendations to appropriate City personnel and committees.
• Handles Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
• Conducts contract review.
• Engages in legislative drafting.

Requirements

• J.D. Degree from an accredited school of law.
• Admission to and maintenance of membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.