Purpose/Description
Assistant Corporation Counsel will provide legal representation and consultation to the County, elected officials, as well as County departments, boards and commissions. Duties include legal representation of Wayne County in judicial and administrative proceedings; handling matters assigned by supervising Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel; attending County Commission and Committee meetings as required; interacting with outside counsel as required; completing administrative and reporting responsibilities as required. Currently seeking Labor and Employment and/or Litigation experience.
Responsibilities
Required Tasks
- Conduct legal research and provide legal advice, counsel and recommendations to clients in practice area matters involving the County.
- Handling individual mater assignments for a variety of clients including regular client communication, attending judicial and administrative hearings drafting legal memos, motions, briefs, opinions, drafting and interpreting contracts and other legal documents, and response to subpoenas.
- Attend client meetings, including but not limited to boards meetings, commission meetings, departmental meetings, internal staff meetings and other meetings as required.
- Compliance advice support and consultation.
- Interpret legislation, laws and regulations for clients and County officials.
- Support non-departmental administrative and other responsibilities necessitated by client department needs.
- Interact with the public doing business with Wayne County Departments.
- Research, review and draft and/r revise client policies and procedures and participate in client meetings regarding he policies and procedures. Policy reviews and drafting.
- Compliance support and consultation.
- Policy reviews and drafting.
- With minimum supervision, handles every aspect of federal and state court litigation, including discovery and motion practice, familiarity with the court rules of evidence, aware of and meeting filing deadlines, and having the ability to electronically file pleadings within the e-filing system
- Able to read and understand case law and statutes thoroughly, issue spot, and critically analyze facts to legal precedent.
- Provides direct and regular communication to client and supervisors as to the progress or status of a case matter, proceeding, etc., and gives risk/benefit analysis & recommendations throughout legal representation.
- Conducts legal or other research to best prepare for written or oral arguments in advocating for Wayne County; continually staying up-to-date and familiar with emerging and changing laws.
- Prepares for, preserves the record, and handles all aspects of appeals in state and federal court.
- Prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, summaries, and memoranda of law, as well as legal opinions and correspondences.
- Appear in Probate Court for the mental health docket which includes bench trials and jury trials for civil commitment hearings.
- Regularly update Prolaw by adding events and related documents to the system.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational/Experience Requirements
- A Juris Doctorate and continuing legal education in assigned practice area; AND
- State Bar of Michigan license and admission to State and Federal courts as necessitated by practice group requirements; AND
- Minimum three years prior experience in the assigned practice area (Litigation and/or Labor and Employment).
*Assistant Corporation Counsel 2-4, Salary $80,000-$131,484. Position and salary will be based upon experience.
About Us
The Charter County of Wayne
The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.
Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities.
Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.
Administration Focus
Public Health Response
Economic Response
Fiscal Responsibility
Operational Efficiencies
Economic Development
Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancements
Access to Health Care
Community Support
Homeland Security Emergency Management
Parks & Recreation
Skills Required
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Continuing legal education in the assigned practice area
- State Bar of Michigan license
- Admission to state and federal courts as required by the practice group
- Minimum three years of experience in litigation and/or labor and employment
What We Do
County of Wayne, Michigan is a local government serving more than 1.8 million residents across southeastern Michigan, including Detroit and its surrounding communities. It coordinates and administers health, educational, youth, veteran, senior, and social services, while providing public-facing functions such as property-tax payments, road-hazard reporting, permits and licensing, vital-record requests, and employment. Its stated mission emphasizes fiscally sound government and community wellness.
