Staff Attorney - Project Clean Slate (TASS)
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Staff Attorney - Project Clean Slate (TASS)
Salary
$49,982.00 - $99,986.00 Annually
Location
MI, MI
Job Type
Temporary Special Service Staff
Job Number
20241929107PCSmm
Department
Non Departmental
Opening Date
07/01/2024
Closing Date
7/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
Benefits
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Description
PROJECT CLEAN SLATE
TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SPECIALIST
STAFF ATTORNEY
Work with the Project Clean Slate Team
We are in search of an attorney with criminal law experience (5+ years). Project Clean Slate is an initiative of the City of Detroit Law Department which helps residents seek expungement of their criminal records to gain access to better employment, housing, and educational opportunities.
If you want to be a part of this impactful program, we welcome you to apply.
Your contribution will be significant!
Examples of Duties
Responsibilities:
This role is responsible for working on criminal expungements and providing guidance to support staff for Project Clean Slate, the City of Detroit's free expungement program.
Duties Include:
Meet with clients
Review certified court records
Draft pleadings
Prepare clients for expungement hearings
Appear at expungement hearings
Minimum Qualifications
What You Should Have:
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
EXPERIENCE
5 years of courtroom/litigation experience - criminal defense required
Experience preparing pleadings
Familiarity with court procedures
Supervisory experience
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION(S)
License to practice law in the State of Michigan
EQUIVALENCY:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume with references, and a writing sample.
EVALUATION PLAN:
Interview: PASS / FAIL
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Excellent organizational skills are necessary
Must be able to multi-task
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to engage in respectful, appropriate communications with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences
Willingness to meet personally with clients
Willingness to be on site 5 days per week
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Work involves office and field activities
PLEASE ATTACH A COVER LETTER, RESUME WITH REFERENCES, AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS WITH YOUR APPLICATION
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
The Successful Candidate Will Have
KNOWLEDGE OF:
The techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.
Legal subjects and State and Federal statutes as are applicable to municipal corporation law.
Court procedures and legal principles and their application.
Adjudication principles and practices.
SKILL IN:
Excellent analytical, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills, self-discipline.
Effectively organize and manage independent caseloads presenting multiple simultaneous priorities.
Excellent interpersonal skills; and commitment to participate in a team-oriented practice environment.
Legal research.
Developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems.
Effective problem-solving techniques.
Legal writing and drafting.
Oral and written communication.
ABILITY TO:
Analyze and appraise facts, evidence, and precedence.
Present statements of fact, law, and arguments clearly and logically.
Problem solves and displays resourcefulness and initiative in handling legal matters.
Interact effectively with outside agencies and departmental personnel with tact and diplomacy.
Display judicial temperament and poise.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees
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. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
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. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
01
DId you attach a copy of your Cover Letter, Resume with References, and a Writing Sample?
Yes
No
02
Do you possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school?
Yes
No
03
Do you have 5 years of courtroom / Litigation experience, criminal defense required? If so, explain in detail your work experience.
04
Do you possess a Law License to practice law in the State of Michigan?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave