Administrative Assistant - Police ( Legal Advisor)

Administrative Assistant - Police ( Legal Advisor)

Salary

$45,649.00 - $68,411.00 Annually

Location

DPSH, MI

Job Type

Appointed (Other)

Job Number

20271931441OJ

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Under general supervision, as an assistant to the Legal Advisor and other staff, to be responsible for general administrative activities, including but not limited to clerical and related work.

Examples of Duties

1. Obtain information, documents, records, and other tangible items from the Detroit Police Department for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and litigation discovery requests.

2. Assist with the Detroit Police Department Indemnification and Representation process.

3. Assist with third party subpoenaed depositions.

4. Review and analyze departmental processes, operations, and data to identify existing problems.

5. Reviews documents to ensure adherence to appropriate format.

6. Studies and analyzes assigned problems and makes reports and recommendations.

7. Research and writing.

8. Represents the Department in contacts with professional organizations, citizen's concerns, and governmental agencies, regarding departmental activities.

9. Maintains confidential information.

10. Assist the Legal Advisor, and other staff with scheduling, filing and research.

11. Performs all other administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Training: Bachelors degree in public or business administration, degree in paralegal studies, some law school, a degree in a closely related area of study, or other combination of education and training to warrant equivalent recognition. (Significant work experience in municipal business and office activities which has included administrative or procedural responsibility's, fiscal responsibilities, along with college-level training less than an undergraduate degree, may be substituted for the college requirement. The weight given such experience toward meeting the education and training requirement will be based on an evaluation of the nature of work performed and training requirement.)

NOTE: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year to year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience coordinating general business activities and performing administrative duties. Experience with legal administrative or research skills preferred.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Work methods and procedures of business activities, such as personnel, and recordkeeping.
• Organizational principals, management techniques, and labor relations practices.
• Operating practices and procedures in the department indicated by the class title.
• Board governance
• Research methods

SKILL IN:

• Effectively interacting with departmental personnel and professional contacts.
• Preparing legal documents and review of the same.
• Research, analysis and writing.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan operations, secure and supply information, and to carry out departmental activities.
• Solve operational and administrative problems.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and written.
• Manage multiple priorities in fast paced environment.
• Research, analysis and writing.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is an at-will appointment, and the candidate selected serves at the pleasure of the Legal Advisor.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job