We are searching for a motivated Judicial staff attorney to join our diverse team at Oakland County Michigan in Pontiac, MI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Judicial staff attorney is an exceptional opportunity to develop vital skills.
If you are strong in analysis, teamwork and have the right enthusiasm for the job, then apply for the position of Judicial staff attorney at Oakland County Michigan today!
Announcement Information Temporary Position - (Time Frame: Open - March 31, 2024)
DO NOT APPLY ON-LINE: Interested persons must submit a Cover Letter, Resume, References, and a Writing Sample to: View email address on jobs.institutedata.com.
Job Summary Review motions, pleadings, and transcripts; analyze applicable statutes and case law; and draft a memorandum to inform the Judge about the pertinent facts of a case, the parties' arguments, and the relevant law. Make recommendations for judicial action concerning Business Court matters. Facilitate conversations to enable parties to negotiate and settle claims/issues. Self-monitor progress according to the schedule of completion to submit drafts and documents on time. Draft proposed Summary Dispositions and opinions. This is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Staff Attorney may be asked to perform other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Under Merit Rule 1, employees in this class are excluded from the Merit System for the manner of selection, appointment, removal from office, limitation, or political activity. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Be licensed to practice law and maintain membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan. Have graduated from an ABA-approved law school and passed the Michigan State Bar examination. Requires knowledge of Position State, federal, and local laws related to the type of law practiced in the assigned department. County personnel regulations and procedures. Legal practices and procedures related to the area of assignment. General office practices, procedures, equipment, and technology. Requires skill in legal research and writing. Drafting legal documents. Identifying and investigating facts of a legal matter. Making decisions. Legal case management. Communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public. Special Requirements DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Strong legal research and writing skills. Legal work experience as a practicing attorney, including positions of comparable responsibility with other Courts. Other positions may be deemed comparable by the Judges or Circuit Court Administrator. Good organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously. Strong preference for Business/Civil Law experience. Oakland County Michigan – YOUR FUTURE IS HERE! Award winning and fiscally responsible County (AAA Bond Rated) government agency invites you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide cutting edge services to the communities we serve. We offer a stable work environment, competitive salaries, a full benefits package, growth opportunities and employee training along with generous tuition reimbursement. We recognize that your hard work and dedication to the communities we serve are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to build a positive work environment. Join us on our journey to continue to make Oakland County a great place to Live, Work and Play. Overview of Employee Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical,prescription, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for all eligible employees, with minimal employee cost. Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts where employees can place pre-tax dollars into an account to be used for health care or dependent care related expenses. There is also a comprehensive retirement package in which all Eligible employees are enrolled in a defined contribution plan (401a) with a County match; also the ability to participate in a deferred compensation plan (457). Ample time-off for all employees, including 11 to 13 paid holidays per year, five personal leave days, one floating holiday, 10 vacation days within the first year (amount of vacation days increase over tenure). Annual Leave Buy Back is offered once a year to all eligible employees with 60 (or more) annual leave hours in the bank. This program offers interested employees the option to "cash out" annual leave hours in order to receive a payout. Employees can "cash out" a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours. Parental Leave is available for all full-time employees who have completed six (6) months of County service. Employees will receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their current salary. Parental Leave can be utilized for both the birth and adoption of a child. Affordable on-site child care for infants to five years old for children of County employees; also provides a school-age summer camp program. Employee Health and Wellness Benefits: The mission of the OakFit Wellness Program is to assist Oakland County employees, retirees and dependents in taking ownership of their health and wellness in order to improve quality of life, enhance productivity, and stabilize long-term employee/employer health care costs. There are a wide variety of programs offered, including weight management, exercise, Tobacco Cessation, and various educational workshops. OakFit also offers annual on-site health screenings. Employees and dependents have access to the OakFit website offering a wealth of resources including webinars, a recipe page and other informational topics. Employees can also see upcoming events posted on the Wellness calendar and subscribe to Wellness Program email updates. Professional Development: Our tuition reimbursement program assists eligible employees seeking to improve their educational qualifications in subjects and fields directly related to the County's operations, activities and objectives. The County's Human Resources Department provides in-house professional development training to employees across departments, including programs ranging from conflict management to grammar skills. Employees may also have opportunities to attend job-related conferences/seminars. The County's Information Technology Department provides basic to advanced job-related computer software training to employees. Other Benefits: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered confidentially to you or your family members. At no cost to you, the program supports with mental health counseling, work/life resources and more. The Employee Service Award Program recognizes employees for years of service and educational achievement. To view full-time new hire benefits, please click the following link:
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