Associate Attorney I - II

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career. Starting Salary Range: $107,000.00 - $131,700.00 Starting Salary: ## Associate Attorney I: $68,600 - $81,600 Associate Attorney II: $104,400 - $128,500 # # Position Summary: This is an entry level position. Prosecutes and defends civil lawsuits, drafts and negotiates transactional legal documents, provides written and oral advice to employer and utility staff as to legal rights and issues. Reviews policies and other documents. Performs legal research on various subject matters. # Essential Functions: - Advises employer concerning the legality and liability associated with business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, and other legal rights and obligations. - Conducts witness interviews and investigations. - Evaluates findings, recommends strategy, and prepares legal arguments. - Keeps updated on statutes, judicial decisions, regulations, and ordinances. - Conducts all work under the supervision of the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. - Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations. - Prepares, files, and argues legal motions and briefs. - Prepares and drafts legal documents, such as deeds, easements, leases, and contracts. - Prepares opinions on legal compliance. - Represents employer in court, quasi-judicial bodies, or before governmental agencies. - Drafts corporate policy documents. - Advises employer and internal clients. - Performs multiple tasks efficiently as to meet deadlines. - Other duties as assigned by supervisor. - Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules. - Reliable and predictable attendance. Why Should You Apply? Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth. Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays. Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program. Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan -- Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing. Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year. Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees. Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more! About BWL: The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities. The Location: Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of