Legal Jobs in Jackson

Research Clerk/court Officer The candidate under the supervision of the Circuit Court or Probate Judge, performs legal research and drafts legal memorandum for the Circuit and Probate Court. Reviews motions and drafts orders and opinions as assigned. Performs the functions of a Court Officer, including maintaining courtroom security, directing parties to proper areas, swearing in witnesses and jurors and providing general assistance to the Judge. Manages the jury and the c... read more

Assistant Public Defender Duties : Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Public Defender, serves as the attorney of record of all indigent defendants in criminal cases ensuring that Jackson County meets all constitutional and legislative requirements as they pertain to the representation of indigent adult offenders. The Assistant Public Defender will maintain full compliance with standards set forth by the MIDC/LARA. Serve as the attorney of record of all indige... read more

Part-Time Research Clerk/Bailiff The candidate will under the supervision of the Circuit Court Judge and Court Administrator, performs legal research and drafts legal memorandum for the Circuit and Probate Court. Will review motions requiring legal research, reviews specified files for statutory compliance, and drafts orders for the Judge. Performs the functions of a bailiff, including maintaining courtroom security, directing parties to proper area, swearing in witnesses ... read more

Legal Intern, Summer 2020 The interns will function as an assistant to the daily duties assigned to the Office of Legal Affairs. Will complete all assigned tasks utilizing any resources available. Draft and review contracts, affiliation agreements, and memos of understanding for the Department. Research and draft responses to questions regarding the Department's legal obligations pertaining to law library access for prisoners. Research and draft memoranda pertaining to div... read more

Summer 2020 Law Clerks The candidate will be responsible to work under the supervision of staff attorneys on all aspects of work. Depending on the office, a law clerk’s work may include conducting client interviews, drafting pleadings, legal research, appearing in court hearings under the Michigan student practice rule, assessing legal problems, conveying legal advice through oral and written communication, conducting outreach to migrant labor camps, conducting education... read more

Paralegal The candidate should have experience within; Manage and assist in the organization of Law Department’s electronic document database and paper records. Create initial drafts of form agreements and other documents for counsel’s review, including Non-disclosure Agreements, Supply Agreements, Sales Agreements and other Commercial and Operational Agreements. Interact with leaders and Team Members to assist with the contract review process and information managemen... read more

City Attorney The candidate serves at the pleasure of Council and is responsible for reporting to the City Council as a whole. Serves as chief legal advisor to the Mayor, Council City Manager, and all City departments, commissions, boards, authorities, offices and agencies. Review and approve all contracts and other legal documents; prosecute all violations of City ordinances, represent the City in all legal proceedings; and perform any other duties the Council shall presc... read more

Benefits Counsel Responsibilities: Provide advice and counseling on a wide range of compensation, benefits and tax matters, including: Conduct legal and factual research related to internal client requests and initiatives. Compliance with existing and new employee benefit and compensation plan laws and regulations. The design, implementation, administration, compliance, governance and tax treatment of global compensation and benefit plans, including ERISA and non-ERISA hea... read more

Clinical Risk Specialist The candidate supports the effective surveillance, analysis, and prevention of events which may injure patients, lead to malpractice claims, and cause loss to the health care system. Collaborates with multidisciplinary health care teams to promote high reliability principles, reduce and prevent adverse medical outcomes, minimize the risk of injury to patients, staff and visitors, and control any associated liability. Will be involved in sentinel ev... read more

Chief Deputy Public Defender The candidate will be responsible for: Provides legal counsel to clients, prepares for court appearances by drafting briefs, researching similar cases, analyzing evidence and planning strategy; represents clients in pre-trial conferences and preliminary examinations; and represents clients in court, delivering the case, presenting statements, arguing motions and calling/examining witnesses. Assists in the development and implementation of long ... read more