There is a job vacancy with the office of BAY COUNTY CORPORATION COUNSEL.
JOB TITLE: Assistant Corporation Counsel
RATE OF PAY: $78,811.20 per year entry, progressing to $99,902.40 per year after 5 years (PN10)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Make application online at www.baycountymi.gov
POSTING END DATE: Open until filled
Full-time, non-represented position with benefits
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacations
Paid Holidays (+14)
Paid Sick Days
Paid Personal Days
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement
Flex Spending Account
Pension with 4% Employer Contribution
*Bay County is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the County Executive and supervision by Corporation Counsel, as provided by law, the Assistant Corporation Counsel performs all civil law functions and property acquisition services for Bay County. Position includes legal representation and legal defense of the County of Bay, its elected officials, employees and the Courts, as well as the Bay County Employees’ Retirement System. May supervise clerical staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assists Corporation Counsel in Risk Management, whether representing County directly or serving as liaison to specialized counsel for legal defense, retirement, disability issues and labor negotiations.
2. Recommends and reviews legal positions and documents prior to County action or execution.
3. Conducts research and prepares legal opinions, consulting with Corporation Counsel where appropriate.
4. Provides legal and risk avoidance advice to elected officials and other employees.
5. Drafts and/or approves routine and complex policies, ordinances, contracts, leases and other legal documents.
6. Conveys property, arranges surveys, environmental, title and other necessary aspects and files tax foreclosure petitions.
7. Prepares and reviews leases for county properties.
8. Attends meetings of Commission and Bay County Employees’ Retirement System.
9. Represents Bay County before various boards, commissions, committees and authorities and within the community.
10. Assists Freedom of Information Act Coordinator, including processing and responding to FOIA appeals and requests including review and redaction of body worn camera footage and responsive documents.
11. Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function.
12. All other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned at the sole discretion of supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college of law and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan. Must possess a working knowledge of municipal law. Must be computer literate. Applicants may be required to take written and/or other examinations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (with or without reasonable accommodation)
This position involves sitting most of the time and/or being mobile or standing for brief periods of time. Additional requirements include the ability to move objects according to the following weight: generally, 20 pounds of force infrequently. Valid operator’s license required.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
“Bay County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Bay County and its departments to pursue equal employment opportunity regardless of height, weight, political or religious affiliations, race, color, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected classification set forth by law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of the department, and the public.”
F.L.S.A.: Exempt
