Assistant City Attorney 39 (T-214)

Job Title: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 39 Department: Office of City Attorney Union: Teamster 214 CTP Pay Range: $34.05 to $50.92/hour Deadline Date: November 9, 2026 Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited school of law, admission to and maintenance of membership in good standing with State Bar of Michigan Essential Job Functions Include but Are Not Limited To: - Represents the City in the State and Federal courts for jury trials, non-jury trials, formal hearings, motions and any attendant appeals. - Directs, conducts, analyzes, organizes and obtains information, statements, witnesses, and evidence for the ongoing conducts of trials, defenses and appeals in all judicial and administrative bodies. - Acts as an ombudsman screening complaints for individuals seeking warrants, letters, enforcement information, resolution of neighborhood complaints or general information about the City of Lansing or other law related information. - Represents the City in complex civil litigation in various courts and tribunals. - Investigates, researches, and drafts legal opinions in response to requests from Council Members, Department Heads, the Mayor and other City staff - Reviews claims filed against the City and makes recommendations to appropriate City personnel and committees. - Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - Contract review - Legislative drafting ** FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST**