Closing Date: 25th June, 2026
Description:
Job Description:As a staff-level attorney, the incumbent handles various legal assignments. Under the supervision of the Division Chief, First Assistant or Attorney Manager, the incumbent will routinely draft legal opinions and provide day-to-day legal representation of various state agencies, including representation in administrative proceedings and state and federal courts. The incumbent will also review and perform analyses regarding legislative bills and statutes, issue guidance and opinions regarding compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/SOD%20-%20PD%2015-16%20(FOIA%20+%20Employment%20Litigator).docx)
Required Education and Experience:
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/SOD%20-%20PD%2015-16%20(FOIA%20+%20Employment%20Litigator).docx)
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) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
You must attach a resume and cover letter 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 (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
You must attach a resume and cover letter 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 (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
