Appellate Litigation Specialist, Labor Division

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan Labor Division is seeking an appellate litigation specialist to manage complex appeals, coordinate with division attorneys, and support appellate development with the Solicitor General Division. The role demands advanced appellate knowledge and the ability to handle challenging matters.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate and five years of post-bar experience, with responsibilities including independently managing a caseload and reviewing briefs for multiple courts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Five years of post-bar admission legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate appeals and assist other Division attorneys in appellate work.
• Review and edit briefs in federal trial and appellate courts, and state trial and appellate courts.
• Independently handle an individual caseload as needed, including non-appellate matters.

Skills

Appellate litigation

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

The State of Michigan Labor Division is seeking an appellate litigation specialist to manage complex appeals, coordinate with division attorneys, and support appellate development with the Solicitor General Division. The role demands advanced appellate knowledge and the ability to handle challenging matters.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate and five years of post-bar experience, with responsibilities including independently managing a caseload and reviewing briefs for multiple courts.