Assistant United States Attorney
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
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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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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a lawyer in Michigan's Financial Crimes Division, focusing on cases related to child support enforcement, such as reviewing warrants, drafting legal documents, and representing the state in court.
The role requires handling complex legal tasks under supervision and includes frequent travel and court appearances.
It's a good fit for licensed attorneys with experience in litigation or family law who are detail-oriented and comfortable with investigative work.
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 experience required beyond bar admission
- For Attorney-Senior 16: Four years of post-bar admission legal experience
- Ability to handle legal assignments involving child support cases
- Willingness to engage in extensive driving and frequent court appearances
- Submission of cover letter, resume, and official transcripts with application
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
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.
Please note: Applicants may be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter and transcripts to their application.
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