Job Description:

The Wayne County Commission is seeking a full-time experienced Legal Assistant to work in the Office of Commission Counsel. The Legal Assistant will assist attorneys with their duties and responsibilities. The Legal Assistant's responsibilities will include, among other things, performing legal and non-legal research; drafting memoranda on various topics; reviewing and analyzing contracts; providing verbal and written reports; creating, compiling, updating, organizing, coping and/or distributing information booklets; typing, formatting, editing and/or proofreading documents including contracts, memoranda, pleadings and correspondences; assisting with legal matters, including, e-filing, drafting pleadings, preparing exhibits, discovery support and case management; performing general office functions such as filing, scheduling and copying; and attending meetings of the legislative body.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience drafting and proofreading documents.
• Familiarity with Michigan laws, including FOIA.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Experience Required:

Minimum of two (2) years Legal Assistant experience and:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school;
• An Associate's Degree from an accredited school in Legal Assistant studies;
• Successful completion of an ABA approved Legal Assistant program; or
• Similar educational experience.

Salary range: $50,000 to $ $52,500 depending upon experience and benefits.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirements in a single PDF document to CommissionHR@waynecounty.com

Application deadline: September 23, 2024, or until filled.

Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.

Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours