Assistant Corporation Counsel - Blight (administrative Special Services)

Assistant Corporation Counsel - Blight

How would you like to work for a law firm that is the most diverse in the nation? Provides opinions and drafts legislation addressing a wide variety of complex and novel subjects including cutting edge constitutional matters. Has some of the best lawyers in the state always available for consults. Relaxed and collegial work environment. Located in exciting downtown Detroit.

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position.

Examples Of Duties What You'll Be Doing

• Represent the City of Detroit in enforcement matters involving residential and commercial nuisance abatement at administrative hearings and court.
• Pursue cost recovery litigation on behalf of the City of Detroit.
• Litigation against convenience stores and gas stations selling illegal products and unlicensed operations.
• Defend the City of Detroit in litigation brought pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Represent the City of Detroit in marijuana licensing matters.
• Perform legal research in preparation for hearings and in the resolution and clarification of legal issues and problems.
• Prepare and carry through complex appeals to higher courts and tribunals.
• Advise City agencies on correct legal enforcement procedures based on the 2019 Detroit City Code and state and federal law.
• Participate in enforcement projects and develop strategy and policy as requested.
• Review of document production requests, consultation with document producing departments of the City and defense of litigation regarding requests for production.
• Review of license materials and other tasks as directed.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Experience in nuisance abatement law and real estate law is helpful but not required. Litigation experience preferred. Proficient in electronic legal research. Knowledge of court procedures and legal principals and their application. Skill in legal writing and drafting. Ability to analyze and appraise facts, evidence, and precedence. Ability to present statements of fact, law, and arguments clearly and logically. Ability to display judicial temperament and poise. Exceptional communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications What You Should Have

Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association approved institution. Must be a member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar.

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 point

Medical Plan Offering

The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
• VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year
• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied.
• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
• VACATION – Granted on the following basis: Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned Less than 6 months None After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days After 1 year An additional 5 days 2-5 years 10 days 6-7 years 11 days 8-9 years 12 days 10-12 years 13 days 15- years15- years
• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday.
• OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied.
• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

Required Question Employer City of Detroit Address: Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226