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Open Legal Position in Detroit, Michigan

Major  law firm based in Detroit, Michigan has a  career opportunity for a Management

Level Experienced Attorney.

Candidate must have at least 5-7 years. experience in every aspect of Public Finance Law.

Candidate must also be knowledgeable and  possess the skill set to supervise  the Technical, Marketing and Administrative  activities  of  the Public Finance Group of this (25) member attorney firm with five (5) offices located around the United States.

Candidate must be open to relocate to the Detroit, Michigan metro area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Law Degree from a major law school, member of Michigan Bar or have at the ability to transfer into Michigan.
• 5-7 yrs experience working in a major law firm in the area of Public Finance,
• Ability to supervise and lead the Public Finance Group, supervising the day today activities of several lawyers and supportive staff.

*Ability to represent the firm in local and national Public Finance Forums, when needed.

• Salary is open .based on experience, salary includes full corporate package.
• Relocation assistance is also available.

• Contact: Al Carter
• Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Ph.-248-416-9277

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission

The Michigan Department of Civil Rights

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) is searching for an Executive Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR.) The state legislature established MDCR in 1965 as the staff compliment to implement the policies of the MCRC, which was created by the 1963 Michigan Constitution. 

Responsibilities

The Executive Director is responsible for implementing the public policy set forth by the Civil Rights Commission. This includes providing executive leadership for the Department of Civil Rights and its one-hundred employees working in five offices throughout the state to enforce the civil rights statutes within the State of Michigan through complaint investigation, outreach efforts and educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws. The Department is also home to the Michigan Women’s Commission, the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan, the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission, the Arab Chaldean Council and the Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Michigan’s civil rights laws extend protections against unlawful discrimination to everyone living in or visiting Michigan in the following categories: religion, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, and disability, in the areas of education, employment, housing, public accommodation and public service. Also included under the areas of protection are height, weight, genetic information and misdemeanor arrest record in employment, and familial status in housing.

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Appointment of New Magistrate Judge – Bay City, Michigan

The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a fu ll-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan at Bay City.  The current annual salary of the position is $160,000.  The term of office is eight years.

Copies of the complete notice and the application form may be obtained at www.mied.uscourts.gov.  To be assured of consideration, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2013.

Assistant Prosecutor
Department of Law

Seeking entry-level litigator to handle-independently and with supervision-matters including prosecution of criminal and traffic offenses, complex motion hearings and driver's license suspension hearings in collegial but cutting-edge environment. Strong work ethic, passion for public service, and top-level academic, legal-writing skills, and other compelling experience required. Judicial clerkships a plus. Salary based on experience.

Please send letter, resume, and two writing samples to Barbara A. Langhenry, Director, City of Cleveland Department of Law, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Rm. 106, Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1077. You may also e-mail same to Vida Vest at
vvest@city.develand.oh.us (first two letters are v v).

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Duties as Assistant Prosecutor are to represent the City of Cleveland and the State of Ohio in criminal actions, driver's license suspension hearings, and replevin actions in Cleveland Municipal Court and in any further proceedings in the appellate courts.

Prosecutors also review felony and misdemeanor complaints presented by Cleveland Police Officers for issuance of arrest and search warrants.
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Visit our website at www.citv.cleveland.oh.us

Kellogg’s

HR Compliance – Senior Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist – LEG000019

Grow with us as you play a key role ensuring the effective delivery of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Federal Contract Compliance services to both internal and external customers. Engage your skills to devise and adopt new ways of working and new processes to assure support is meeting customer needs. Innovate with us to adopt and communicate changing governmental regulations, provide training and build relationships.

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Appointment of New Magistrate Judge – Bay City, Michigan

The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan at Bay City.  The current annual salary of the position is $160,000.  The term of office is eight years.

Copies of the complete notice and the application form may be obtained at www.mied.uscourts.gov.  To be assured of consideration, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2013.

Open Legal Position in Detroit, Michigan

Major  law firm based in Detroit, Michigan has a  career opportunity for a Management

Level Experienced Attorney.

Candidate must have at least 5-7 years experience in every aspect of Public Finance Law.

Candidate must also be knowledgeable and  possess the skill set to supervise  the Technical, Marketing and Administrative  activities  of  the Public Finance Group of this (25) member attorney firm with five (5) offices located around the United States.

Candidate must be open to relocate to the Detroit, Michigan metro area.

Minimum Qualifications:

Law Degree from a major law school, member of Michigan Bar or have at the ability to transfer into Michigan.

• 5-7 yrs experience working in a major law firm in the area of Public Finance,
• Ability to supervise and lead the Public Finance Group, supervising the day today activities of several lawyers and supportive staff.
• Ability to represent the firm in local and national Public Finance Forums, when needed.

• Salary is open based on experience, salary includes full corporate package.
• Relocation assistance is also available.

• Contact: Al Carter
• Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Ph.-248-416-9277

Position Description: Staff Attorney

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Legal Director, the Staff Attorney will both litigate cases and participate in non-litigation advocacy activities to advance civil liberties in Michigan. The Staff Attorney’s responsibilities include serving as lead and co-counsel on a variety of civil liberties cases; working in conjunction with National ACLU lawyers; and investigating, developing and litigating cases at the trial and appellate level in state and federal courts. The Staff Attorney will also have non-litigation advocacy responsibilities including: public speaking, media interviews, outreach, and writing op-eds, newsletter articles and reports. The Staff Attorney will work with local legal committees and be responsible for recruiting and working successfully with cooperating attorneys.

Full posting HERE.

Washtenaw Community College

General Counsel

The General Counsel is responsible for administration of the college’s legal work.  This includes:  planning and coordination of college wide compliance with applicable law, advising the President and the Board of Trustees regarding legal matters, and response to employment discrimination complaints, EEO, and other governmental agency complaints and inquires, consulting with and directing outside legal counsel. 

 The minimum qualifications for this position are:  JD degree in law, ten years of experience in employment law, labor relations and discrimination law, State of Michigan Bar License.

 To see the complete listing of duties/qualifications and complete an online application go to https://jobs.wccnet.edu

The Nationwide Trial Division office of Storck and Dinverno

TRIAL ATTORNEY IV:  This is a high profile, litigation intensive position requiring considerable initiative, legal creativity and the ability to relate with business clientele.  This Nationwide Trial Division position involves handling cases from start to finish, including First Chair trial experience. Michigan licensure and minimum of 15 years of civil litigation experience required.  The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to interpret and apply statutes, regulations and appellate decisions. Please apply to job opening #10338 at http://www.nationwide.com/careers.

Assistant Disciplinary Counsel

April 8, 2013
 
Overview
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel of The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Disciplinary Counsel. The office investigates and prosecutes grievances filed against attorneys, judges and magistrates which allege violations of ethics, charges of substance abuse and incapacity due to mental health. It also pursues charges regarding the Unauthorized Practice of Law.  The Office currently includes ten attorneys and has a total staff of 23 employees. It is expected that the starting date of this position will be Monday, July 1, 2013.

Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. The  Assistant Disciplinary Counsel investigates grievances, conducts legal research, writes motions and briefs, conducts depositions, interviews witnesses, drafts and files formal complaints; prosecutes cases before hearing panels and argues cases before The Supreme Court of Ohio.  Other duties may be required as assigned.
 
Qualifications and Requirements
Requires a juris doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and must be licensed to practice law in Ohio; must have a minimum of five years active legal experience, with proven litigation experience; demonstrated legal writing ability; ability to accurately analyze legal issues; demonstrated trial skills, command of the Rules of Evidence; superior drafting and editing skills.  Must be familiar with the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, the Code of Judicial Conduct, the Rules on the Unauthorized Practice of Law and the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio. A high degree of confidentiality is required; must have experience with Microsoft Office products; and experience with case management systems. This position regularly requires travel around Ohio.  Requires a valid driver’s license. Overnight travel is also expected. No outside practice of law is permitted.

Full posting HERE.

Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan

Office of Judge Daniel A. Hathaway

Date Issued - 1/23/2013

JUDICIAL LAW CLERK

Judge Daniel A. Hathaway, of the Wayne County Circuit Court, seeks a Judicial Law Clerk to research legal issues and process routine legal paperwork and correspondence for the Judge’s signature.  The principal responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

·           Research legal issues in response to motions before the Court.

·           Conduct legal research as assigned. Skillfully drafts summary of findings, proposed legal memoranda, documents, and opinions.

·           Respond to Judge’s requests for immediate information and research.

·           Provide information to attorneys, litigants, and others regarding court procedures.

·           Develop responses to correspondence for Judge’s signature.

·           Summarize and compile various court opinions, compile and maintain standard jury instructions and other information.

·           Remain current with recent changes in the law, court rules, and court procedures.

·           Perform related work, including clerical, as required.

·           Assist the Judge with various administrative duties.

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school; be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan; possess excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills; be reliable and willing to accept responsibility; be efficient, able to produce on deadline, and able to accept constructive direction.

Qualified persons should submit resumes to the attention of the Honorable Daniel A. Hathaway, Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan, 604 Frank Murphy Hall of Justice, 1441 Saint Antoine Street, Detroit, MI 48226.

 More job listings and information on available Department of Justice openings here.