Staff Attorney 15/16 - State Operations Division

About the role

The incumbent litigates matters within the division’s practice areas, including the Freedom of Information Act, state constitutional law challenges, 1983 civil rights claims, claims under the Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act, claims under the No Fault-Act including motor vehicle negligence, and wrongful death claims in federal and state court.

The incumbent also represents client agencies in administrative proceedings, drafts formal and informal legal opinions, and provides day-to-day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Litigates matters within the division’s practice areas, including the Freedom of Information Act, state constitutional law challenges, 1983 civil rights claims, claims under the Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act, claims under the No Fault-Act including motor vehicle negligence, and wrongful death claims in federal and state court.
• Represents client agencies in administrative proceedings.
• Drafts formal and informal legal opinions.
• Provides day-to-day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees.

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

• Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications: Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws relevant to the division's practice areas.

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 plans for saving for retirement.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual longevity bonuses.
• Recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
• Military pay differential.
• Tuition reduction.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Alternative and remote work schedules.

Pay

Details on pay for this position are available upon request.

Schedule

Details on the schedule for this position are available upon request.