City Attorney
Apply NowCompany: City of Flint, MI
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92418
Description:
Salary : $120,723.20 - $138,528.00 Annually
Location : City Hall
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 24-00073B
Department: City Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 07/09/2024
FLSA: Determined by Position
Bargaining Unit: Appointed/Contractual
Job Level: 38
DESCRIPTION
Performs a variety of complex, high level professional work, serving as the chief legal officer for the City of Flint, directing the management of all legal matters in which the City is interested. Draws up legal documents, advising city officials as to legal rights, obligations, practices and other related phases of applicable local, state or Federal law.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE ATTACH A LEGAL WRITING SAMPLE, PREFERABLY A BRIEF, IN WHICH YOU ARE THE PRIMARY AUTHOR.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A license to practice law in the State of Michigan.
Member in good standing of the State of Michigan Bar Association.
Valid State of Michigan driver's license.
Member of Genesee County Bar Association.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, and incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration).
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree and graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree?
02
Do you have a minimum of six (6) years of increasingly complex litigation experience in federal and state courts?
03
Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years working as an attorney?
04
Do you have a license to practice law in the State of Michigan?
05
Are you a member in good standing of the State of Michigan Bar Association?
06
Are you a member of the Genesee County Bar Association?
07
Do you have a valid State of Michigan driver's license?
08
I understand that I must upload a legal writing sample, preferably a brief, of which I am the primary author.
Required Question
Location : City Hall
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 24-00073B
Department: City Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 07/09/2024
FLSA: Determined by Position
Bargaining Unit: Appointed/Contractual
Job Level: 38
DESCRIPTION
Performs a variety of complex, high level professional work, serving as the chief legal officer for the City of Flint, directing the management of all legal matters in which the City is interested. Draws up legal documents, advising city officials as to legal rights, obligations, practices and other related phases of applicable local, state or Federal law.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides professional advice to Administration, the City Council and department heads; makes presentations to council, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.
- Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
- Issues written and oral opinions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
- Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests.
- Assigns, advises and monitors City of Flint legal work including litigation to in-house counsel as well as outside counsel as deemed appropriate and in the best interest of the Client, City of Flint.
- Manages research, interviews clients and witnesses, and handles other details in preparation for litigation. Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Research and advises on City Council referrals and a variety of administrative and other municipal issues for the City of Flint.
- Handles specialized litigation, including federal civil rights, condemnation and forfeiture matters, as well as a variety of general litigation.
- May develop, implement and provide specialized training as it relates to City policy.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE ATTACH A LEGAL WRITING SAMPLE, PREFERABLY A BRIEF, IN WHICH YOU ARE THE PRIMARY AUTHOR.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree and graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree.
- Minimum of six (6) years of increasingly complex litigation experience in federal and state courts.
- Legal office administrative experience including a minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience of professional and support staff.
- A minimum of eight (8) years working as an attorney.
- Working knowledge of municipal law. Experience in addressing municipal issues, including but not limited to civil rights, discrimination, employment and personal injury.
- Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive legal documents and to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, the court system, and the general public; ability to efficiently and effectively litigate violations of the law.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A license to practice law in the State of Michigan.
Member in good standing of the State of Michigan Bar Association.
Valid State of Michigan driver's license.
Member of Genesee County Bar Association.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, and incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration).
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree and graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a minimum of six (6) years of increasingly complex litigation experience in federal and state courts?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years working as an attorney?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a license to practice law in the State of Michigan?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you a member in good standing of the State of Michigan Bar Association?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you a member of the Genesee County Bar Association?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have a valid State of Michigan driver's license?
- Yes
- No
08
I understand that I must upload a legal writing sample, preferably a brief, of which I am the primary author.
- Yes
- No
Required Question