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Staff Attorney 15/16 - Labor Division (2 vacancies)
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 advice, representation, and handling cases for state agencies that deal with employment regulations, workplace safety, unemployment benefits, and workers' compensation.
The role includes everything from daily guidance to court appearances and appeals, working under supervision but with some independence.
It's a good fit for licensed attorneys with experience in labor law or administrative proceedings who want to serve public sector clients in Michigan.
Key Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar
- For Attorney-Staff P15: No specific legal experience required
- For Attorney-Senior 16: Four years of post-bar admission legal experience
- Ability to provide legal advice, research, and write opinions
- Representation in administrative hearings, state and federal courts, and appeals
- Attach cover letter, resume, and official transcript to application
Full Job Description
The Labor Division provides legal advice and representation to State entities that regulate or adjudicate various employment issues and provide various workforce benefits in accordance with the Federal and State Constitutions, laws, and regulations. The Division has offices in Lansing and Detroit, and has four sections: Regulatory, Vocational Safety, Unemployment, and Workers’ Compensation. Under the general supervision of the Division Chief, First Assistant, or Section Head, the incumbent in this position handles legal assignments of varying complexity. Working with varying levels of independence, the attorney provides legal representation for a wide range of the Division’s client agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees. The legal assignments handled by the incumbent include, but are not limited to: day-to-day legal advice, research and writing of formal and informal legal opinions, representation of client agencies in contested administrative hearings, representation in federal and state court litigation, and appellate representation in all levels of federal and state courts. 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 Transcript 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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