Staff Attorney 15/16 (Licensing and Regulation Division)

About the role

The incumbent is expected to handle various legal assignments of varying legal complexity under the supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant or Section Head.

Responsibilities

• Drafts division-level legal advice
• Provides day-to-day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees
• Represents in administrative proceedings
• Represents in state and federal courts

Requirements

• Education: Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law
• Experience: Attorney-Staff P15 - No specific type or amount is required; Attorney-Senior 16 - Four years of post-bar admission legal experience

Qualifications

• Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar

Skills

• Legal research and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

• Salary range based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Full-time position

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program

Contact Information

To apply, you must attach a Cover Letter, Resume, and Official Transcripts to the Attachments Section of your application. For more information about the job specification, visit: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Attorney.pdf

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