Associate Attorney
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“Associate Attorney - II at Associate Attorney. Skills: Legal research, Legal writing, Court appearances. Prosecute civil lawsuits. Defend civil lawsuits”
Industry & Context.
Evaluate findings; Recommend strategy; Prepare legal arguments
Remain in stationary position, Move about inside office, Operate computer, Operate office equipment, Adjust focus, Lift up to 30 pounds, Carry up to 30 pounds, Position body to reach items, Use stairs on occasion, Work in temperature-controlled office
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, Member in good standing of the Michigan State Bar, General knowledge of municipal law, General knowledge of utility law, General knowledge of administrative law, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Fundamental Legal Writing Skills, Experience conducting legal research, Experience conducting computer-assisted legal research, Ability to manage multiple projects, Ability to manage deadlines, Ability to exercise exceptional discretion, Ability to exercise exceptional confidentiality, Ability to enter and retrieve data from computerized sources, Ability to enter and retrieve data from typed sources, Ability to enter and retrieve data from written sources, Ability to interact with governmental agencies
Nice to Have
Prior experience practicing law, Familiarity with laws governing public entities, Familiarity with statutes governing public entities, Familiarity with regulations governing public entities, Familiarity with ordinances governing public entities, Prior experience in energy law, Prior experience in government law, Prior experience in business law, Prior experience in administrative law, Prior experience in employment law, Prior experience in environmental law
What You'll Do.
Prosecute civil lawsuits
Defend civil lawsuits
Draft transactional legal documents
Negotiate transactional legal documents
Perform legal research
Advise on advisability
Conduct witness interviews
Conduct investigations
Prepare legal arguments
Keep updated on statutes
Keep updated on judicial decisions
Keep updated on regulations
Keep updated on ordinances
Interpret regulations
Prepare legal motions
Draft legal documents
Represent employer in court
Represent employer in quasi-judicial bodies
Represent employer before governmental agencies
Draft corporate policy documents
Advise internal clients
Perform multiple tasks efficiently
Comply with BWL policies
Comply with work rules
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with employer; Work with utility staff; Work with General Counsel; Work with Deputy General Counsel; Interact with governmental agencies; Communicate with other departments; Communicate with employees
Communication Scope
Interpersonal skills; Written communication; Oral communication
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects, Manage deadlines
Full Job Description
Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career. Starting Salary Range: $68,600.00 - $81,600.00 # **Position Summary:** This is an entry level position. Prosecutes and defends civil lawsuits, drafts and negotiates transactional legal documents, provides written and oral advice to employer and utility staff as to legal rights and issues. Reviews policies and other documents. Performs legal research on various subject matters. # **Essential Functions:** * Advises employer concerning the legality and liability associated with business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, and other legal rights and obligations. * Conducts witness interviews and investigations. * Evaluates findings, recommends strategy, and prepares legal arguments. * Keeps updated on statutes, judicial decisions, regulations, and ordinances. * Conducts all work under the supervision of the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. * Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations. * Prepares, files, and argues legal motions and briefs. * Prepares and drafts legal documents, such as deeds, easements, leases, and contracts. * Prepares opinions on legal compliance. * Represents employer in court, quasi-judicial bodies, or before governmental agencies. * Drafts corporate policy documents. * Advises employer and internal clients. * Performs multiple tasks efficiently as to meet deadlines. * Other duties as assigned by supervisor. * Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules. * Reliable and predictable attendance. # **Job Specifications:** ## **Required:** * Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. * Must be member in good standing of the Michigan State Bar. * General knowledge of municipal law, utility law and administrative law. * Must possess and apply a broad knowledge of legal matters and the law to the completion of assignments. * Knowledge and ability to p
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