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Posted: March 4, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Attorney Manager 18: Retirement Section Head - State Operations Division

State of Michigan

Attorney General

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$59.54 - $81.94

per hour

Type

Closes

March 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a lead attorney who manages a team handling legal issues related to Michigan's retirement systems, including overseeing cases, supervising staff, and personally taking on some legal work like court cases and administrative matters.

It's ideal for an experienced lawyer with strong leadership skills who enjoys both guiding others and practicing law directly.

The role focuses on ensuring high-quality legal support for state operations in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
  • Five years of professional legal experience after bar admission
  • Active membership in good standing with the Michigan State Bar
  • Experience in administrative law and civil litigation
  • Supervisory skills for managing attorneys and possibly non-attorney staff
  • Ability to handle case management and maintain an active legal practice
  • Strong leadership and strategic oversight capabilities

Full Job Description




This position serves as Section Head within the State Operations Division, providing strategic leadership and oversight for the Division’s work in administrative law, civil litigation, and matters involving the State’s retirement systems. The Section Head is responsible for supervising attorneys and may also oversee non-attorney staff, ensuring effective case management, high-quality legal work, and adherence to Division priorities. In addition to managing personnel and overseeing caseloads, the Section Head maintains an active practice, personally handling administrative and litigation matters within the Division. This role combines leadership, supervisory responsibility, and direct legal advocacy to support the Division’s mission.

Position Description



Requirements

Education

Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.

Experience

Attorney Manager 18

Five years of post-bar admission legal experience.

Additional Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

View the complete class specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AttorneyManager.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/5/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5258775