Associate Assistant Corporation Counsel - (Transactional & Economic Development)

CITY OF DETROIT - LAW DEPARTMENT

ASSOCIATE ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL (TRANSACTIONAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

Under general supervision, performs transactional legal work including document preparation, negotiation, and client counseling in connection with real estate transactions and contracts for the sale of goods and services. Also provides advice and counsel on regulatory and administrative matters and prepares legal opinions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (these may include other duties as assigned)

• Conduct research, analysis, and/or evaluation of legal issues. Also responsible for the resolution and clarification of legal issues and problems.
• Draft opinions and/or provide interpretations of laws, rules, regulations, and other documents on relevant subject matter.
• Handle and advise on a wide variety of transactional matters
• Provides a wide variety of legal services in the following areas including:
• Contracts – drafting, negotiating, and reviewing professional services, personal services, general services, legal services, and construction contracts on behalf of the City of Detroit, including Executive departments, City Council, City boards and commissions. Interact regularly with City entitles to draft contract amendments, provide advice on contract issues, and assist in the resolution of issues arising between the City and its numerous contractors. Also, review pre-bid documents, surety bonds, and certificates of insurance.
• Agreements – preparing and reviewing all manner of agreements involving the City of Detroit including licenses, grants, fiscal sponsorships, intergovernmental agreements, and memoranda of understanding. Prepare and review agreements funded by federal, state, and other non-City entities and programs.
• Leases/Licenses – preparing and reviewing leases (both as landlord and as tenant) and licenses for the City of Detroit and non-possessory interests such as easements, occupancy permits, rights of entry and street encroachment permit
• Zoning and Land use – preparing and reviewing zoning ordinance amendments, Interpreting the City’s zoning ordinance, advising the board of Zoning Appeals, City Planning and Development Department, and Historic District Commission on land use issues. Also providing counsel regarding master plan and site plan reviews.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.
• Knowledge of legal subjects of State and Federal statutes as are applicable to municipal corporation law.
• Knowledge of municipal Codes and ordinance.
• Knowledge of adjudication principles and practices.
• Knowledge of appellate court procedures.
• Skill in legal research.
• Skill in analyzing and assessing complex legal issues, facts, evidence and precedence and their strategic application of legal matters and/or tactical trial practice.
• Skill in developing legal arguments and the application of legal principles of difficult legal problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association approved institution.
• Minimum of (4) four years of experience in the practice of law, with (3) three years of related experience in the specific practice area.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:

• License to practice law in the State of Michigan.

• Skills in legal writing and drafting.
• Skill in effective problem-solving techniques.
• Skill in organization and planning and managing multiple priorities.
• Skill in interpersonal communication.
• Ability to coordinate efforts among multiple attorneys and stakeholders engaged in moderately complex matters.
• Ability to display independent judgment, maturity and be proactive in handling legal matters.
• Ability to display judicial temperament and poise.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• The employee generally remains in a stationary position for an extended period of time operation standard office equipment which may include computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
• The employee is expected to move about to accomplish tasks such as opening file cabinets and moving files.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment: 

• Work is performed primary in an office environment.
• Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
• Work may entail out-of-town travel.

Interview:70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience, &
Personal Qualifications:30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P:100%
Detroit Residency Credit:15 Points
Veteran Points:0-15 Points

LRD: 12/18/2024