Judicial Staff Attorney (Honorable Kameshia Gant)

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

8d•$43 - $57

About The Position

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire General Summary $42.65 - $57.15 Do you excel at analyzing complex legal issues and guiding critical judicial decisions with precision and integrity? This role offers the opportunity to work at the center of the judicial decision-making process, where your legal analysis, research, and strategic insight directly support the Court in resolving complex civil and criminal matters. As a trusted legal advisor within chambers, you will play a key role in shaping judicial opinions, ensuring procedural compliance, and facilitating effective communication between the Court and its stakeholders.

Requirements

Be licensed to practice law and maintain membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
Pass the employment physical examination established for this classification.
Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Have graduated from an ABA approved law school and passed a State Bar examination.
Have at least two years of legal work experience including positions of comparable responsibility with other Courts, as a practicing attorney, as a mediator, arbitrator or facilitator. Other positions may be deemed comparable by the Judge or Circuit Court Administrator.
Have working knowledge of both civil and criminal substantive and procedural law including such areas as constitutional law, commercial litigation, environmental law, federal preemption, class actions, murder, criminal sexual conduct, property, contracts, employment law, insurance law and torts.
Successful completion of facilitative mediation training and program requirements.
Law Review, Moot Court or other comparable experience.
Substantial knowledge of the principles of civil and criminal law.
Substantial knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Substantial knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practice of legal research.
Considerable ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence and precedents concerned in cases, and draft Opinions and Orders.
Considerable ability to exercise initiative in analyzing problems, present and discuss the same orally and in writing, and recommend solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the Court, litigants, attorneys, administrators, other employees, media, and the general public.
Ability to employ computer applications and databases including Word Perfect, Lexis/Nexus, Law Desk and other available computer services, and augment skills with advancements in technology.
Reasonable ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software.

Responsibilities

Analyze complex legal issues in civil and criminal matters and provide well-reasoned legal guidance to support judicial decision-making.
Conduct comprehensive computerized and manual legal research to support case analysis and court proceedings.
Prepare detailed pre-hearing reports and develop recommendations regarding options for judicial action.
Draft Opinions and Orders involving complex legal issues with clarity, precision, and adherence to applicable law.
Advise parties on the strengths and weaknesses of their respective positions and participate in negotiations to facilitate the settlement of issues, adjusting legal strategy, as necessary.
Assist in coordinating chamber operations and managing the corresponding docket to ensure compliance with statutes, case law, Administrative Orders, Chief Judge directives, and Court Rules.
Provide legal advice to the Judge regarding developments in and interpretation of civil and criminal statutes, case law, and procedural rules.
Serve as a liaison between the Court, litigants, attorneys, Special Masters, court personnel, and the media to support effective communication and case coordination.
Utilize county-wide and department-specific software systems to manage assignments and support court operations.