Associate City Attorney 0 to 2 years exp

Job Description

Job Description

Entry-Level Attorney Opportunity!
Associate City Attorney (0–2 Years Experience)
Personnel Management Solutions | Michigan

Personnel Management Solutions is seeking a motivated Associate City Attorney to join a respected municipal legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newer attorney looking to gain hands-on experience across litigation, municipal law, and legal advisory work while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Position Overview

This role offers a well-rounded legal experience, supporting the City, its officials, and employees across a variety of legal matters including litigation, compliance, and advisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process FOIA requests using department systems
• Evaluate damage claims and internal complaints , providing recommendations
• Review and authorize criminal complaints and warrants (including occasional virtual weekends)
• Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances, and resolutions
• Provide legal guidance to City departments and staff
• Support matters in District Court
• Assist with and/or handle civil, criminal, and administrative litigation
• • Discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeals
• Attend City board and commission meetings as legal counsel
• Maintain strong working relationships with courts, staff, and the public

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed in the State of Michigan (required)
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Litigation experience is a plus (not required)

Why This Opportunity?

• Ideal role for 0–2 years experience attorneys
• Exposure to a broad range of legal work
• Hands-on experience in municipal law and courtroom practice
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

If you're looking to launch your legal career in a role that offers real responsibility and growth , we’d love to connect.

Since the early 1990s, Personnel Management Solutions, Inc. has been a trusted recruiting partner to employers throughout the Michigan and Florida. Our recruiting specialists have built long-standing relationships by consistently identifying exceptional talent and delivering personalized staffing solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.

While we are widely recognized for our expertise in legal recruiting—serving law firms of all sizes and the legal departments of major corporations—we have also successfully partnered with accounting and architectural firms, automotive and manufacturing companies, nonprofit organizations, property management firms, and a wide range of other professional service organizations.

Our commitment to integrity, industry knowledge, and personalized service has earned us the trust of both employers and candidates for more than three decades. Whether assisting with a single strategic hire or building an entire team, Personnel Management Solutions is dedicated to connecting outstanding professionals with exceptional career opportunities.

Company Description

Since the early 1990s, Personnel Management Solutions, Inc. has been a trusted recruiting partner to employers throughout the Michigan and Florida. Our recruiting specialists have built long-standing relationships by consistently identifying exceptional talent and delivering personalized staffing solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.\n\nWhile we are widely recognized for our expertise in legal recruiting—serving law firms of all sizes and the legal departments of major corporations—we have also successfully partnered with accounting and architectural firms, automotive and manufacturing companies, nonprofit organizations, property management firms, and a wide range of other professional service organizations.\n\nOur commitment to integrity, industry knowledge, and personalized service has earned us the trust of both employers and candidates for more than three decades. Whether assisting with a single strategic hire or building an entire team, Personnel Management Solutions is dedicated to connecting outstanding professionals with exceptional career opportunities.