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.

Requirements

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
• Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

Qualifications

• Attorney-Staff P15: No specific type or amount of legal experience is required.
• Attorney-Senior 16: Four years of post-bar admission legal experience.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Attorney.pdf