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 - Health, Education, and Family Services 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 providing legal support to Michigan state departments focused on health, education, family services, and related areas, including drafting opinions, representing agencies in administrative hearings and court cases, and keeping clients updated on case progress.
It's a good fit for lawyers who enjoy government work, have a solid legal background, and are interested in public service issues like education and health policy.
Entry-level attorneys can apply for the P15 level, while those with more experience qualify for the senior P16 role.
Key Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar
- For P15 level: No specific post-bar experience required
- For P16 level: Four years of post-bar admission legal experience
- Ability to handle routine and occasionally complex legal assignments under supervision
- Upload cover letter, resume, and transcripts with application
Full Job Description
A staff attorney in the Health, Education & Family Services Division is expected to regularly handle routine legal assignments. On occasion, a staff attorney may handle some legal assignments that are more complex with a number of variables. The employee is expected to keep clients and supervisors aware as to the status of all matters they are handling. The staff attorney, under the supervision of their supervisor, drafts formal and informal legal opinions and provides legal representation to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service, the Michigan Department of Education, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential, and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, as well as agencies, commissions, boards and staff within these Departments. The legal representation includes administrative proceedings and civil litigation in both state and federal courts, including appellate courts. It also includes representation of state officials and employees.
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.
You must upload a copy of your Cover Letter, Resume and Transcripts to the Attachments Section of your application to be considered for this position.Additional Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar
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