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Posted: March 26, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Staff Attorney 15/16 - State Operations Division

State of Michigan

Attorney General

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$33.53 - $71.64

per hour

Type

Closes

April 8, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a staff attorney in Michigan's state government who helps state agencies with legal tasks like writing and reviewing contracts, giving advice on legal matters, and sometimes representing agencies in court or administrative hearings.

It focuses on transactional work and issues like electronic discovery in lawsuits.

A good fit would be a licensed lawyer with some experience who enjoys advisory roles and working with government clients.

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, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents
  • Experience providing legal advice on electronic discovery and records management
  • Willingness to represent agencies in administrative proceedings and courts

Full Job Description



This staff-level attorney performs a range of legal assignments in support of state agencies. Under the supervision of the Division Chief, First Assistant, or Attorney Manager, the attorney primarily handles transactional and advisory matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal documents, and providing general legal advice and guidance to client agencies. The position also involves representing agencies in administrative proceedings and in state and federal courts as assigned. In addition, the attorney advises client agencies on legal issues related to electronic discovery and records management in connection with state and federal litigation.

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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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5285816