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The Detroit Land Bank Authority is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, disability, or other criteria prohibited by the City, State or Federal law.
To qualify for a job, an applicant must meet the education, training, experience and any applicable license or certificate requirement for the job position. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide acceptable proof of their work record and history.

Published: Sep 30 2022
Full Time
DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advise the General Counsel on matters of law and policy
- Provide day to day oversight and management of legal team inclusive of attorneys, staff attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
- Oversee and manage the Nuisance Abatement Program, Quiet Title Program, and all defensive litigation matters
- Manage outside professional services contractors such as law firms, title, clerical, and administrative
- Communicate regularly with General Counsel regarding status of special projects
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities)
- Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
- Member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan; or a member in good standing of another US state bar, subject to admission to the Michigan bar within six months
- At least fifteen (15) years of related legal experience
- Experience supervising/managing legal work of other attorneys, as well as paralegals, interns, and direct reports
- Experience managing a large docket of cases
- Knowledge of land banking, tax foreclosure, municipal, and real estate law
- Must be a mission-driven individual with high personal integrity and a strong sense of public service to the residents of the City of Detroit
- Ability to motivate and inspire team to deliver high quality legal services
- Ability to manage a wide array of legal matters and projects
- Ability to think strategically; demonstrate a practical, business-oriented perspective and approach to managing legal matters
- Ability to work under tight time pressures, prioritize workflow, react quickly to changing business needs and demands, all in a fast-paced, high growth business environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Discretion in keeping sensitive material confidential
- Detroit residency preferred

Published: Oct 28 2022
Full Time
DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage real estate development projects, from application intake and review, to transaction processing, to compliance monitoring
· Assess and determine the market and financial feasibility of new real estate opportunities and prospective purchasers by review of development budgets, pro formas, and other financial indicators
· Strong understanding of tax increment financing, tax abatements, incentives, grants, and other funding sources and their interplay with the eligible tax reverted property specific tax
· Assist in identifying land assembly opportunities for development
· Review of project and architectural plans
· Prepare for and present organizational objectives and projects at community meetings
· Interface with applicants and stakeholders on a consistent basis to advance application processing and project management
· Provide technical, financial and development assistance to the DLBA
· Coordinate and execute closings on real estate transactions and other special projects
· Enter, track and report components of approval processes and real estate transactions into Salesforce database and maintain accuracy
· Monitor construction and/or implementation progress to ensure compliance consistent with terms of agreements
· Maintain coordination with City Economic Development Offices (Office of Jobs and Economic Growth, Planning & Development Department, Housing and Revitalization Department, and Detroit Economic Growth Corporation) and work collaboratively with Department of Neighborhoods
· Ensure compliance with DLBA economic development procedures and guidelines; ensure that economic development goals and objectives are achieved
· Develop strategies to increase the disposition of DLBA owned properties and identify real estate development opportunities
· Perform other duties as assigned by Director and Manager
QUALIFICATIONS: (knowledge, experience, skills, abilities)
· Advanced degree in public administration, urban planning, community development, business administration, finance, or relevant field
· At least five (5) years of experience in economic development, real estate, project management, tax incentives, planning, public administration or other related professions. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis
· In depth knowledge of Detroit communities and respect for diverse cultures/lifestyles
· Experience with development-related services, from project conception through construction
· Knowledge of permitting processes and site plan approval processes
· Knowledge of development financing, construction budgets and schedules
· Experience with real estate valuation, prospecting and marketing residential and commercial properties
· Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with outside organizations and stakeholders
· Ability to work independently following guidelines, organize time effectively and set work priorities
· Ability to work well in a fast paced and demanding environment
· Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
· Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
· Understanding of real estate principles
· Detail oriented and organized work habits
· Ability to act and operate independently
· Excellent time management skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail is required
· High level of customer service orientation
· Skilled in tracking information and providing reports on results
· Highly proficient with the following software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
· Must possess a dependable vehicle and a current and valid license to drive in the state of Michigan

Published: Dec 06 2022
Full Time
DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Investigate and triage client and program inquires related to the Program and escalate to Program Manager, if necessary
- Coordinate with other DLBA departments to ensure the movement of properties through DLBA pipelines.
- Contact occupants for documents needed for processing program eligibility and verification
- Analyze all documents (documents, database entries, etc.) to ensure completion, accuracy and compliance with program rules and policies
- Organize and upload documents to Salesforce database
- Track, monitor, and review title and quiet title requests
- Enter, track and report components of Program processes into Salesforce database and maintain accuracy
- Create and prepare closing documents and obtain final legal approval when necessary
- Coordinate and execute property closings
- Liaise with organizations and partner agencies
- Miscellaneous reporting as needed related to occupied programs
- Provide support for planning and facilitating occupied events
- Provide support to and perform additional duties as directed by the Grants and Occupied Program Manager
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public policy, urban planning, urban studies, economics, community development, real estate, social work or a related field, preferred.
- 2-3 years of customer service and case management experience
- Strong sense of public service to residents of Detroit
- Strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and grammar skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to work well with computers and multiple software interfaces
- Ability to work well in a fast paced and demanding environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Detroit resident, preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the candidate must be able to move up to 30 pounds floor to waist and pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet. Must have ability to travel to and from various locations throughout the City of Detroit utilizing personal vehicle. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Published: Jan 03 2023
Full Time
DESCRIPTION

Published: Jan 12 2023
Limited Term
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Published: Jan 13 2023
Full Time