Assistant Corporation Counsel (Criminal Enforcement & Quality of Life)
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Assistant Corporation Counsel (Criminal Enforcement & Quality of Life)
Salary
$54,986.00 - $110,200.00 Annually
Location
Michigan, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20253091142LAWdm
Department
Law
Opening Date
02/25/2026
Closing Date
3/31/2026 4:31 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
1800
Description
Benefits
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Description
LAW DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Established by the Detroit City Charter, the Law Department is an independent agency that represents the interests of the City of Detroit as a corporate body. The Department is headed by the Corporation Counsel, whose mission is to provide a variety of legal services to the City, its elected officials, departments, agencies, offices, commissions, and boards, as well as its individual employees, in their official capacity.
The Department has numerous attorneys, specializing in various areas, who provide legal advice, opinions, and counsel to clients.
This position involves prosecuting all City Of Detroit criminal ordinance violations and some state law violations. Appear at arraignments, pretrials, motion hearings, trials, both jury and bench, and sentencing hearings. Appear as a Special Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor on select state law misdemeanor and felony violations. Appear in a variety of civil infractions.
Examples of Duties
Perform specialized professional legal work in preparation for litigation of civil and criminal ordinance violations at 36th District Court.
Appear as a Special Assistant Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney on select felony violations and State Law violations.
Perform research in preparation for trials and hearings and in the resolution of and clarification of legal issues and problems.
Appear at Detroit Administrative Hearings (DAH) on various blight code violations.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association-approved institution.
Trial experience preferred.
One year of experience in the practice of law including experience in the trial and argument of class before courts or quasi-judicial bodies.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Excellent interpersonal skills; good writing skills in providing written legal analyses and advice to clients.
Able to multi-task and prioritize and commit to a participative/team-oriented practice environment.
The techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.
Court procedures and legal principles and their application.
Adjudication principles and practices.
SKILL IN:
Legal research.
Developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems.
Developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems.
Effective problem-solving techniques.
Oral and written communication.
ABILITY TO:
Analyze and appraise facts, evidence, and precedence.
Present statements of facts, 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.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
01
Do you possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association approved institution?
YES
NO
02
Do you possess a license, in good standing, to practice law in the State of Michigan?
Yes
No
03
Describe your work experience in criminal law and/or criminal trial experience.
04
Describe your work experience relating to trial and argument of cases before courts or quasi-judicial bodies.
05
Did you attach a copy of your Cover Letter, Resume with References, and Writing Sample?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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