Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel

Oakland County, Michigan Government

full-time

Posted on: 8/26/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $98,767 - $132,329 per year

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About the role

Represent Oakland County in civil law matters and act as counsel for County administrators and elected officials.
Review legal documents and conduct legal research and writing.
Develop and prosecute complex cases initiated by the County and/or defend the County in complex civil suits.
Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts between the County and third-parties.
Utilize current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Represent County departments before the Personnel Appeal Board, including reviewing disciplinary actions, interviewing supervisors and witnesses, and preparing them for testimony.
Lead formulation and presentation of the County's case in Personnel Appeal Board matters.
Advocate for the County in state and federal court proceedings and before the Michigan Civil Rights Commission and the EEOC, handling complex civil rights and discrimination cases.
Investigate complaints, research legal precedent, prepare witnesses, and present persuasive cases on behalf of the County.

Possess a Bachelor of Law or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college of law.
At least six (6) years of full-time work experience in the practice of law, including areas such as real estate transactions, tort defense, auto defense, local government taxation, workers' compensation, employment law, contracts, leases, insurance law, trial and/or appellate work, and legal issues regarding government duties, responsibilities, immunities, and privileges.
Be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.
Pass the complete examination, including the employment physical established for this classification.
Successfully complete the six-month probationary period.
Must remain in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
Required Uploads: Professional License.