Assistant Corporation Counsel

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

8d•$103,072 - $138,095•Hybrid

About The Position

Oakland County is seeking an experienced attorney to represent the County in complex civil matters, provide legal counsel to administrators and elected officials, and help protect the County’s legal and operational interests. The position handles varied and challenging legal work in a collaborative public-service environment and is hybrid. The salary range is $103,072–$138,095. The role includes developing and prosecuting complex cases initiated by the County, defending suits brought against the County, conducting legal research and analysis, and preparing written opinions and other legal documents. The attorney advises County officials, represents the County in court and administrative proceedings, and drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, grants, and other legal documents. The position also involves matters related to mental health commitments, property transactions and tax sales, personnel appeals, civil rights and discrimination proceedings, tax collections, and recovery of costs owed to the County. Work is performed in a typical office environment. The position requires successful completion of the established examination, including an employment medical, and a six-month probationary period.

Requirements

Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college of law.
At least four years of full-time work experience in the general practice of law.
Membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
Pass the complete examination established for this classification, including the employment medical.
Successfully complete a six-month probationary period.
Ability to communicate information accurately.

Responsibilities

Represent Oakland County in complex civil litigation and other legal matters, including developing and prosecuting cases initiated by the County and defending suits brought against it.
Represent the County in civil legal matters before appropriate courts.
Conduct legal research and analysis and prepare written opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
Advise County administrators and elected officials regarding their rights, obligations, and privileges.
Represent the County in proceedings seeking involuntary commitment to mental institutions or assisted outpatient treatment orders, following Mental Health and Probate Code requirements and procedures.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts concerning land or buildings purchased, sold, or rented by the County.
Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, grants, and other legal documents for the County.
Work with the County Treasurer to ensure property may be foreclosed upon and sold at the May tax sale.
Represent County departments in matters before the Personnel Appeal Board and formulate and present the department’s case.
Represent the County before the Michigan Civil Rights Commission in civil rights and discrimination proceedings.
Represent the Treasurer in actions concerning tax collections and property sales.
Pursue delinquent charges, when appropriate, against legally responsible parties in District or Circuit Court to recover costs owed to the County.
Use current county-wide and/or department-specific software to complete assignments.