Role Summary:

To provide highly responsible and effective legal services within the City Attorney’s Office to Service Area Administrators in several areas. To act as primary liaison to the Community Services Area Administrator and to several other City related entities as noted under essential duties.

Attorney may perform some of the duties from a remote location, but will be required to work on-site for at least one day per week, and to also be available for additional on-site meetings as required. The number of days required to work on-site may increase

Education, Training and Experience Required:
Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from accredited law school
Current member of Michigan State Bar Association or ability to become member
10-12 years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of land use and/or real estate law
Experience with WestLaw or other similar legal research sites
Demonstrated excellent writing skills
Demonstrated excellent contract drafting skills
Demonstrated ability to independently complete assignments from inception to completion

Education, Training and Experience Preferred:
Leadership position in municipal office or in law firm
Judicial clerkship
Excellent academic record
Demonstrated record of public service work or volunteering
Knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Knowledge of municipal procurement practices

Licensing Requirements:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan (or ability to obtain license in short term)