Closing Date: 27th October, 2025
Description:
Job Description:A staff level attorney in the Collections Division handles legal assignments that have an impact on cases involving the defense, enforcement and collection of state taxes and other money due to the State of Michigan and its agencies. The attorney is expected to review, assess, work-up and try cases in state and federal court and in administrative forums. Under the direct supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant or the Section Supervisor, the attorney drafts formal and informal legal opinions and handles routine and complex litigation and appellate matters and provides day-to-day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers and employees. The attorney is expected to keep clients and supervisors advised as to the status of all matters he/she is handling.
Required Education and Experience:
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.
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 (Download PDF reader)
You must attach a resume, cover letter and transcripts in order 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 (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
