Closing Date: 25th February, 2026
Description:
This position is assigned to the General Litigation section, the Western District team, of the Corrections Division and primarily handles the defense of civil rights cases filed against the Michigan Department of Corrections, its agencies, boards, commissions, officers and employees including representation in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.Required Education and Experience:
Education:
Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
Attorney-Staff P15
No specific type or amount is required.
Attorney-Senior 16
Four years of post-bar admission legal experience.
You must attach your Resume, Cover Letter and Official Transcript to the Attachments section of your application to be considered for this position.
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)
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.
