Staff Attorney 15/16 - Labor Division (2 vacancies)
State of Michigan
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Staff Attorney 15/16 (Licensing and Regulation 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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April 5, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a lawyer in Michigan's state government, providing legal advice and representation to agencies, boards, and officials in areas like cannabis regulation and health professions.
You'll handle court cases, administrative hearings, and draft legal documents under supervision. It's a good fit for licensed attorneys with some experience who enjoy public service and regulatory law.
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 handle legal assignments of varying complexity
- Provide day-to-day legal representation in administrative proceedings, state courts, and federal courts
- Draft division-level legal advice under supervision
Full Job Description
The Licensing and Regulation Division has two attorney vacancies; one is housed in the Cannabis Section and the other vacancy is housed within the Health/Occupational Section.
As a staff level attorney, the incumbent is expected to handle various legal assignments. The incumbent will routinely handle assignments of varying legal complexity. Under the supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant or Section Head, the incumbent drafts division-level legal advice, provides day to day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees, including representation in administrative proceedings and in state and federal 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.
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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