Closing Date: 15th February, 2026

Description:

Staff Attorney 15/16 - Labor Division (2 vacancies) description imageThe Labor Division provides legal advice and representation to State entities that regulate or adjudicate various employment issues and provide various workforce benefits in accordance with the Federal and State Constitutions, laws, and regulations. The Division has offices in Lansing and Detroit, and has four sections: Regulatory, Vocational Safety, Unemployment, and Workers' Compensation. Under the general supervision of the Division Chief, First Assistant, or Section Head, the incumbent in this position handles legal assignments of varying complexity. Working with varying levels of independence, the attorney provides legal representation for a wide range of the Division's client agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees. The legal assignments handled by the incumbent include, but are not limited to: day-to-day legal advice, research and writing of formal and informal legal opinions, representation of client agencies in contested administrative hearings, representation in federal and state court litigation, and appellate representation in all levels of federal and state courts.

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.

You must attach your Cover Letter, Resume 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