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City of Detroit Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Special Services - ARPA) in Detroit, Michigan
Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Special Services - ARPA)
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Special Services - ARPA)
Salary
$49,982.00 - $99,986.00 Annually
Location
MI, MI
Job Type
Special Service-Temp Seasonal (usually fulltime)
Job Number
202404929102ARPADM
Department
ARPA STAFFING
Opening Date
06/11/2024
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
Benefits
Description
How would you like to work for a Law Firm that is the most diverse in the Nation?
Has some of the best lawyers in the state always available for consults
Relaxed and Collegial
Located in the exciting Downtown Detroit
36-month temporary position requires experienced professional legal support service to attorneys performing blight remediation work by providing administrative support, performing legal research, drafting of legal documents, preparing routine communications, data maintenance, and assisting in preparation for adversarial hearings.
Examples of Duties
We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change.
What You'll Be Doing
Perform legal, business entity, and property research under the direction of an attorney.
Draft legal documents and correspondence including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, stipulations, discovery requests, leases, deeds, contracts, and other legal documents.
Locate property owners and resident agents, research facts to obtain necessary information.
Locate, collect, organize, review, and summarize documents.
Maintain databases of actions, information, or processes in Excel or Smartsheet.
Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings including scheduling, organization of documents, data, and witnesses, providing information as needed, and identification and compilation of trial exhibits.
Maintain and operate computerized databases for docket control, case management, calendaring, and litigation support purposes.
Provide administrative assistance such as preparation of case statistic reports, case summaries, blight litigation activity reports, and other reports as requested by management.
File pleadings and other legal documents with courts or administrative agencies; e-file documents in all courts; file property or tax liens.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal/legal studies program.
Three years of work experience as a Legal Assistant
-OR-
Associate degree with specialization in paralegal studies from an American Bar Association approved institution.
Two years of work experience as a Legal Assistant.
-OR-
Bachelor’s degree with specialization in paralegal studies, legal studies, or legal administration from an American Bar Association approved institution.
Six months of work experience as a Legal Assistant.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.
Supplemental Information
What We’ll Offer in Return
Generous paid time off,
Free/reduced parking,
World-class training that promotes life-long learning and development
Vast array of career opportunities
Ability to drive social impact at the community level
Ability to contribute to the success of the City of Detroit
Please submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position.
This appointment term is based on the availability of the grant funds.
Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees
The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.
Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year
PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION – Granted on the following basis:
Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned
Less than 6 months None
After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days
After 1 year An additional 5 days
2-5 years 10 days
6-7 years 11 days
8-9 years 12 days
10-12 years 13 days
15- years15- years
PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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