Assistant Corporation Counsel

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

7d•$103,072 - $138,095•Hybrid

About The Position

Oakland County seeks an experienced attorney to represent the County in complex civil matters and provide legal counsel to administrators, departments, and elected officials. The role involves protecting the County’s legal and operational interests through litigation, legal research and written opinions, contract work, and guidance on legal risks and compliance. The attorney handles matters across County operations, including mental health and probate proceedings, property transactions and tax sales, personnel appeals, civil rights proceedings, and recovery of costs owed to the County. The position is hybrid and work is performed in a typical office environment. The listed salary range is $103,072–$138,095. The position is subject to a six-month probationary period and requires passing the complete examination established for the classification, including an employment medical examination.

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.
Member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.
Pass the complete examination established for the classification, including the employment medical examination.
Successfully complete a six-month probationary period.
Ability to communicate information accurately.
Applicants with transcripts from a college or university outside the United States must provide degree-equivalency documentation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for application processing.

Responsibilities

Develop and prosecute highly complex cases initiated by the County and formulate and present defenses in suits brought against the County.
Represent the County in civil legal matters in appropriate courts and participate in discovery, hearings, negotiations, trials, and other litigation phases.
Conduct legal research and analysis and prepare written opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
Advise County administrators and elected officials concerning their rights, obligations, and privileges.
Represent the County in petitions seeking involuntary commitment or assisted outpatient treatment orders, following Mental Health and Probate Code requirements and procedures.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for land or buildings purchased, sold, or rented by the County, as well as other contracts, grants, and legal documents.
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.
Identify legal risks and provide guidance on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Collaborate with County departments, leadership, outside counsel, and other stakeholders.
Use current county-wide and/or department-specific software to complete assignments.