Closing Date: 21st July, 2026
Description:
Job Description:As a staff-level attorney, 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.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/SOD%20-%20Attorney%2015%20-%2016%20Litigator%20PD.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
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) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
You must attach a resume, cover letter and official 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 (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
