What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Attorney position at City of Dearborn, MI?
Salary : $94,506.00 Annually
Location : Dearborn 48126, MI
Job Type : Full time
Job Number : 10050
Department : Finance
Opening Date : 10 / 16 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK
The current vacancy is in the Regional Managed Assigned Council (RMAC) Department.
This position is responsible for preparing, prosecuting, and defending complex cases and providing a wide range of complex legal services to the City. Responsibilities may include case preparation; reviewing documents for legal implications; preparation of opinions on assigned legal matters; and appearing in court for assigned cases. May supervise others.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- May supervise staff to include : prioritizing and assigning work; coordinating staff training; and supporting personnel procedures.
- Performs case preparation of assigned areas, including : reviewing and preparing documents; performing discovery, comprehensive legal research, and trial advocacy; and performing related tasks.
- Argues motions in court; and performs related tasks.
- Administers legal aspects of a worker's compensation, tax, civil liability, or other areas, as assigned.
- Investigates various claims against the City and recommends appropriate legal action.
- Reviews insurance coverage and related contracts to ensure proper protection of the City; negotiates, prepares, and approves real estate transaction documents.
- Provides a wide range of legal guidance to City departments and staff; including preparing resolutions, ordinances, and legal opinions.
- Work with outside counsel and governmental agencies.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE :
SKILLS :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Positions in this class typically require : reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING / LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Municipal legal experience preferred.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS :
POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS : Satisfactory completion of criminal history, background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.
Paid Time Off - 21 days / year as accrued
Holidays - 15 days / year
Defined Contribution (401a) plan - 20% vesting per year
Long term disability insurance
Life insurance at one times base pay
Health Insurance (80% City / 20% Employee cost sharing, or cash waiver)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Medical Savings Account - vesting after 5 years for City contributions
Supplemental life insurance coverage and other benefits options as provided by the cafeteria flexible benefits plan
Are you licensed to practice law in Michigan?
Are you willing and able to obtain admission to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit within one year of employment?
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Salary : $94,506
