Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15 - Staff Attorney
State of Michigan
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Staff Attorney 15/16 - Financial Crimes Division
State of Michigan
Attorney General
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$33.53 - $71.64
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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April 20, 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 involves working as a lawyer in Michigan's Financial Crimes Division, where you'll prepare legal documents, build cases, and lead criminal prosecutions related to financial wrongdoing with minimal oversight.
It's ideal for experienced attorneys who enjoy tackling complex legal challenges that impact public safety and state interests.
Entry-level positions are available for new lawyers, but senior roles require several years of practice.
Key Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Membership in good standing with the Michigan State Bar
- For Staff Attorney P15: No specific experience required beyond bar admission
- For Senior Attorney 16: Four years of post-bar admission legal experience
- Ability to prepare pleadings, develop legal strategies, and conduct independent criminal prosecutions
- Experience handling complex matters like statutory interpretations, constitutional issues, and high-stakes cases
- Submission of resume, cover letter, and transcripts with application
Full Job Description
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The incumbent prepares pleadings, develops legal positions and strategies, and conducts criminal prosecutions without assistance. He requires only general supervision in carrying out these tasks. Examples of the more complex matters handled by the incumbent would include, among other things, interpretations of statutes, state and federal constitutions, sophisticated proofs, and cases with major consequences for the People of the State of Michigan.
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: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Attorney.pdf
Please note: Applicants may be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter and transcripts to their application.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes