Assistant Corporation Counsel (LAW Department - State Law Misdemeanor Enforcement)

Assistant Corporation Counsel (LAW Department - State Law Misdemeanor Enforcement)

Salary

$54,986.00 - $110,200.00 Annually

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

2025409114262226OCFOJS

Department

Law

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1800

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Description

LAW DEPARTMENT

ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL

State Law Misdemeanor Enforcement

Established by the Detroit City Charter, the Law Department is an independent agency that represents the interests of the City of Detroit as a corporate body. The Department is headed by the Corporation Counsel, whose mission is to provide a variety of legal services to the City, its elected officials, departments, agencies, offices, commissions, and boards, as well as its individual employees, in their official capacity.

The Department has numerous attorneys, specializing in various areas, who provide legal advice, opinions, and counsel to clients.

This position involves prosecuting State Law Misdemeanors, pursuant to an MOU with The Wayne County Prosecutors office, in one of two State Law Misdemeanor courtrooms at 36th District Court.

Examples of Duties

• Appear at Pre-Trial, Trials, Motions and Sentences.
• Keep track of outcomes of cases.
• Work with Victims Witness Unit and Prosecutors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association-approved institution.
• Trial experience preferred.
• One year of experience in the practice of law including experience in the trial and argument of cases before courts or quasi-judicial bodies.
• Experience in criminal law preferred.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• License to practice law in the State of Michigan.

EQUIVALENCY

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

Please attach a cover letter, resume with references, and a writing sample.

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 08/26/22

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; good writing skills in providing written legal analyses and advice to clients.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize and commit to a participative/team-oriented practice environment.
• The techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.
• Court procedures and legal principles and their application.
• Adjudication principles and practices.
• Case management systems, especially prosecution by Karpel (PBK), the system utilized by the Wayne County Prosecutors Office.

SKILL IN:

• Legal research.
• Developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems.
• Developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems.
• Effective problem-solving techniques.
• Oral and written communication.

ABILITY TO:

• Analyze and appraise facts, evidence, and precedence.
• Present statements of facts, law, and arguments clearly and logically.
• Problem solves and displays resourcefulness and initiative in handling legal matters.
• Interact effectively with outside agencies and departmental personnel with tact and diplomacy.
• Display judicial temperament and poise.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Juris Doctorate Degree from a proved American Bar Association institution
• No Education experience

02

How many years of experience do you have in the practice of law including experience in the trial and argument of cases before courts or quasi-judicial bodies?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 5 years of experience
• 5 - 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No Experience

03

Do you possess a license, in good standing, to practice law in the State of Michigan?

• No
• Yes

04

Describe your criminal law and/or criminal trial experience in detail.

05

Explain in detail your experience in the trial and argument of cases before courts or quasi-judicial bodies.

06

Did you attach a copy of your Cover Letter, Resume with References, and Writing Sample?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job