Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a lawyer for Michigan state agencies focused on health, education, and family services, handling everyday legal tasks like drafting opinions and representing clients in court or administrative hearings.

You'll report progress to supervisors and occasionally tackle more challenging cases under guidance.

It's a good fit for new or experienced attorneys who want to serve the public in government, especially those interested in areas like public health, education policy, or family welfare.

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 draft formal and informal legal opinions
Experience or capability in legal representation, including administrative proceedings and civil litigation in state and federal courts
Strong communication skills to keep clients and supervisors informed on case status

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 attach your Cover Letter, Resume and Official 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

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Attorney.pdf

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Staff Attorney 15/16 - Health, Education, and Family Services Division (HEFS) - 2 vacancies

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