Paralegal Specialist
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
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Legal Secretary 7-9 (Alcohol, Gambling and Enforcement Division)
State of Michigan
Attorney General
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$23.22 - $32.20
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 10, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a legal secretary supporting lawyers in Michigan's state attorney general office who handle cases related to alcohol and gambling regulations.
The role involves everyday office tasks like preparing documents, managing files and schedules, handling phone calls, and using databases to track cases, all while understanding court filing rules.
It's a good fit for someone with solid administrative experience in a legal setting who is detail-oriented and comfortable with computers, but note that the position prohibits visiting any Michigan casinos.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- For Legal Secretary 7: Two years of administrative support experience with PC use for correspondence and data entry, including one year at a 6-level equivalent
- For Legal Secretary 8: Three years of administrative support experience with PC use, including one year in legal secretarial practices equivalent to Legal Secretary 7
- For Legal Secretary 9: Four years of office experience in administrative support, including two years in legal secretarial practices equivalent to Legal Secretary 7 or one year equivalent to Legal Secretary 8
- Knowledge of legal processes and procedural requirements for filing in Michigan administrative, federal, and circuit courts
- Proficiency in formatting, proofreading legal documents, docketing, calendaring, and maintaining case files
- Ability to attach cover letter, resume, and transcript (if applicable) to application
Full Job Description
Requirements
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Legal Secretary 7
Two years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including one year equivalent to 6-level administrative support experience.
Legal Secretary E8
Three years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including one year involving legal secretarial practices equivalent to a Legal Secretary 7.
Legal Secretary 9
Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including two years involving legal secretarial practices equivalent to a Legal Secretary 7 or one year equivalent to a Legal SecretaryE8.
You must attach your Cover Letter, Resume and Transcript (if applicable) to the Attachments Section of your application to be considered for this position.
Additional Information
Some positions may require stenographic skills.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LegalSecretary.pdf
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