Entry Level Assistant Counsel Jobs
New grad assistant counsel jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or writing sample can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, and Retail, with employers like Amazon, City of Chicago, IL, and Thermo Fisher Scientific hiring at this level now.
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Description
LAW DEPARTMENT
State Law Misdemeanor Enforcement
Established by the Detroit City Charter, the Law Department is an independent agency that represents the interests of the City of Detroit as a corporate body. The Department is headed by the Corporation Counsel, whose mission is to provide a variety of legal services to the City, its elected officials, departments, agencies, offices, commissions, and boards, as well as its individual employees, in their official capacity.
The Department has numerous attorneys, specializing in various areas, who provide legal advice, opinions, and counsel to clients.
This position involves prosecuting State Law Misdemeanors, pursuant to an MOU with The Wayne County Prosecutors office, in one of two State Law Misdemeanor courtrooms at 36th District Court.
Examples of Duties
- Appear at Pre-Trial, Trials, Motions and Sentences.
- Keep track of outcomes of cases.
- Work with Victims Witness Unit and Prosecutors.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association-approved institution.
- Trial experience preferred.
- One year of experience in the practice of law including experience in the trial and argument of cases before courts or quasi-judicial bodies.
- Experience in criminal law preferred.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- License to practice law in the State of Michigan.
EQUIVALENCY
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume with references, and a writing sample.
Evaluation Plan
- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 08/26/22
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Excellent interpersonal skills; good writing skills in providing written legal analyses and advice to clients.
- Able to multi-task and prioritize and commit to a participative/team-oriented practice environment.
- The techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.
- Court procedures and legal principles and their application.
- Adjudication principles and practices.
- Case management systems, especially prosecution by Karpel (PBK), the system utilized by the Wayne County Prosecutors Office.
- Legal research.
- Developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems.
- Developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems.
- Effective problem-solving techniques.
- Oral and written communication.
ABILITY TO:
- Analyze and appraise facts, evidence, and precedence.
- Present statements of facts, law, and arguments clearly and logically.
- Problem solves and displays resourcefulness and initiative in handling legal matters.
- Interact effectively with outside agencies and departmental personnel with tact and diplomacy.
- Display judicial temperament and poise.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.
HEALTH
- Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
- Dental
- Vision
- 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.
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holidays
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.
Description
LAW DEPARTMENT
State Law Misdemeanor Enforcement
Established by the Detroit City Charter, the Law Department is an independent agency that represents the interests of the City of Detroit as a corporate body. The Department is headed by the Corporation Counsel, whose mission is to provide a variety of legal services to the City, its elected officials, departments, agencies, offices, commissions, and boards, as well as its individual employees, in their official capacity.
The Department has numerous attorneys, specializing in various areas, who provide legal advice, opinions, and counsel to clients.
This position involves prosecuting State Law Misdemeanors, pursuant to an MOU with The Wayne County Prosecutors office, in one of two State Law Misdemeanor courtrooms at 36th District Court.
Examples of Duties
- Appear at Pre-Trial, Trials, Motions and Sentences.
- Keep track of outcomes of cases.
- Work with Victims Witness Unit and Prosecutors.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association-approved institution.
- Trial experience preferred.
- One year of experience in the practice of law including experience in the trial and argument of cases before courts or quasi-judicial bodies.
- Experience in criminal law preferred.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- License to practice law in the State of Michigan.
EQUIVALENCY
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume with references, and a writing sample.
Evaluation Plan
- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 08/26/22
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Excellent interpersonal skills; good writing skills in providing written legal analyses and advice to clients.
- Able to multi-task and prioritize and commit to a participative/team-oriented practice environment.
- The techniques of legal research, particularly as applied to municipal corporation law.
- Court procedures and legal principles and their application.
- Adjudication principles and practices.
- Case management systems, especially prosecution by Karpel (PBK), the system utilized by the Wayne County Prosecutors Office.
- Legal research.
- Developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems.
- Developing legal arguments and applying legal principles to legal problems.
- Effective problem-solving techniques.
- Oral and written communication.
ABILITY TO:
- Analyze and appraise facts, evidence, and precedence.
- Present statements of facts, law, and arguments clearly and logically.
- Problem solves and displays resourcefulness and initiative in handling legal matters.
- Interact effectively with outside agencies and departmental personnel with tact and diplomacy.
- Display judicial temperament and poise.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.
HEALTH
- Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
- Dental
- Vision
- 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.
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holidays
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon18
- City of Chicago, IL4
- Thermo Fisher Scientific3
- Lennar2
- University of Utah2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software24
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces19
- Retail18
- Government & Public Sector12
- Consulting & Professional Services7
Entry Level Assistant Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level assistant counsel job?
Focus on demonstrating practical legal skills rather than years of experience. Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for a J.D. or relevant legal degree, strong research and writing ability, and any hands-on exposure through law school clinics, clerkships, or internships. Tailoring your application materials to the specific practice area of each opening gives you a clear edge over generalized submissions.
Which companies hire entry level assistant counsels?
Companies hiring entry level assistant counsels right now include Amazon, City of Chicago, IL, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers corporate legal departments, government agencies, nonprofits, and mid-size firms that regularly bring on junior counsel to support growing compliance and contract workloads.
Are there remote entry level assistant counsel jobs?
Yes, though fully remote positions remain less common in legal roles than in some other fields. About 19% of entry level assistant counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, giving candidates genuine flexibility without limiting the pool to a single city. Hybrid arrangements are especially common at larger corporate legal teams and technology companies.
Are these new grad assistant counsel jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior assistant counsel roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, treats internship work or clinic hours as qualifying experience, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong academic record and writing portfolio rather than requiring prior full-time legal employment.
Which industries hire the most entry level assistant counsels?
Entry Level assistant counsel roles concentrate in Technology & Software, E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive junior legal hiring because ongoing regulatory requirements, contract volume, and compliance obligations create consistent demand for counsel who can grow alongside the organization's legal needs.