Assistant City Attorney

The City of Lansing's Office of City Attorney is seeking an Assistant City Attorney. Candidates will have knowledge of legal principles and practices including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and procedures; additionally, knowledge and/or experience in trial practice procedures, court rules, and the rules of evidence. Education & Experience Requirements J.D. Degree from an accredited law school, admission to and maintenance of membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan. Physical Capacity Requirements This position requires the individual to sit, speak, hear, listen, have finger dexterity or feeling, reach, near vision and far vision. The individual must possess a valid license and be able to drive a motor vehicle. Environmental Conditions Office and court environment, public and elected officials' meetings. Essential Position Functions The essential position functions listed below do not include all functions, which may be found in this position as duties, and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time. Represents the City in the State and Federal courts for jury trials, non-jury trials, formal hearings, motions and any attendant appeals. Directs, conducts, analyzes, organizes and obtains information, statements, witnesses, and evidence for the ongoing conduct of trials, defenses and appeals in all judicial and administrative bodies. Acts as an ombudsman screening complaints for individuals seeking warrants, letters, enforcement information, resolution of neighborhood complaints or general information about the City of Lansing or other law related information. Represents the City in complex civil litigation in various courts and tribunals. Investigates, researches, and drafts legal opinions in response to requests from Council Members, Department Heads, the Mayor and other City staff. Reviews claims filed against the City and makes recommendations to appropriate City personnel and committees. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Contract review. Legislative drafting. Equal Opportunity Statements The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer. The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its policies or practices on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, height, weight, or disability of any individual. #J-18808-Ljbffr