Staff Attorney 15/16 - Labor Division (2 vacancies)
State of Michigan
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Staff Attorney 15/16 - Child Support: Financial Crimes Division
State of Michigan
Attorney General
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$43.76 - $63.10
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
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Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a lawyer in Michigan's Attorney General office, focusing on child support cases that include financial crimes like hiding assets or evading payments.
You'll review evidence, prepare legal documents, give advice, and represent the state in court hearings and trials, with lots of driving and courtroom time.
It's a good fit for licensed attorneys who enjoy investigative work and handling complex family law matters with a criminal twist.
Key Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Membership in good standing with the Michigan State Bar
- For Attorney-Staff P15: No specific legal experience required
- For Attorney-Senior 16: At least four years of post-bar admission legal experience
- Ability to handle cases involving child support and financial crimes
- Willingness to drive extensively and appear frequently in court
- Strong skills in legal research, drafting motions, and providing representation
Full Job Description
As a staff level attorney, the incumbent is expected to handle legal assignments that have significant impact on cases involving child support. The incumbent will routinely handle assignments of varying legal complexity. Under the supervision of the Division Chief and the First Assistant, reviews warrant requests, approves warrants, search warrants, investigative subpoenas, MiCSES records, child support payment records, investigative reports, credit reports, internet-based asset searches, draft motions, responsive pleadings, drafts formal and informal legal opinions, provides day-to-day legal representation for the People of the State of Michigan. Includes extensive driving and frequent court appearances including Probable Cause Conferences, Preliminary Examinations, Pretrials, Hearings, and Trials.Position Description
Requirements
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 Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar
View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Attorney_13121_7.pdf
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