Staff Attorney 15/16: Complex Litigation - Corrections Division

About the role

This position is assigned to the Complex Litigation section of the Corrections Division and primarily handles the defense of civil rights/tort litigation filed against the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), its officers, officials, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Handle state and federal litigation matters of varying legal complexity, including responsive pleadings, discovery, legal research, motion practice, pre-trial preparation and trial, under the supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant, and/or Section Head.
• Prepare, with supervision, settlement memoranda with recommendations to the client.
• Assist as necessary in counseling and advising the client on general litigation related matters.
• Handle more complex legal assignments and other assigned issues and matters, as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
• Experience: Attorney-Staff: No specific type or amount is required. Attorney-Senior: Four years of post-bar admission legal experience.

Qualifications

Additional Requirements and Information: Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications - Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar. View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Attorney.pdf. You must attach a resume to be considered for this position.

Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.