Assistant City Attorney I
City of Grand Rapids See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $78,100 - $99,733/year
- City Hall 300 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI
March 10, 2025
Attorney
Job Description
Salary
- Nature of Work
The purpose of this job is to provide legal services on issues and projects of importance to the City. Depending on assigned area(s), this job may involve litigation, municipal affairs and/or ordinance enforcement. Position will involve an introductory level of autonomy and depth of knowledge, with increased skill and expertise over time.
The current opening in the Department of Law is in the general Civil Litigation Division.
Examples of work within the Municipal Division:- Research, investigation, interpretation of ordinances and statutes.
- Preparation of legal memorandum.
- Drafting of policies, ordinances and transactional documents.
- Advisement of City officials, staff, boards, committees and commissions where required.
- Collaboration on Department of Law projects and initiatives
Examples of work in the Civil Litigation Division:- Acts as trial and appellate co-counsel handling litigation duties.
- Assists with investigation and processing of personal injury , workers compensation, contract, civil rights and property.
- Assists with complex tax petitions and litigation.
- Collaboration on Department of Law projects and initiatives.
Examples of work in the Enforcement Division:
- Acts as trial and co-counsel handling criminal enforcement hearings in District Court.
- Minimum Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
- Juris Doctorate
- At least three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, or licensed in another state with the ability to become licensed within a reasonable time
- Other Information
We offer:- Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
- 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on unit)
- Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
- Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid parking (if applicable)
- Employee Home Ownership Incentive
- Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
- Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
- Employee Discounts and Perks
The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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**SHOULD AN APPLICANT NEED ANY DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION OR OTHER CONSIDERATION IN THE APPLICATION OR SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.**
- $78,100 - $99,733/year
