Departmental Specialist 14 - Legal Affairs - Public Health Legal Specialist

Michigan State Police; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as a legal specialist, responsible for providing legal oversight for public health programs, particularly the WIC program. This position demands a Juris Doctor degree and relevant experience in public health law. Additionally, you will support various health initiatives and contribute to the overall legal strategy of the department.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction of the United States.
• Four years of professional legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on complex issues for the WIC program.
• Assist the Public Health Administration with legal needs.
• Respond to contract issues for the entire department.

Skills

Specialized legal knowledge

Independent judgment

Discretion in legal matters

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Bachelor's degree in any major

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit ourMDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position functions as a legal specialist for the Population Health Administration in the Public Health Legal Division within the Bureau of Legal Affairs. This position is responsible for specialized legal knowledge on complex issues primarily for the WIC program but also for other public health programs including maternal and infant health, division of HIV/STD programs, smoke free air, and tobacco-related programs. This position is also responsible for legal guidance to the entire department on contract issues. This position requires independent judgment and discretion, as well as advanced knowledge of applicable areas of law, and therefore requires a Juris Doctor degree. This position is responsible for responding to the legal needs that impact the Public Health Administration leadership and staff, primarily for the WIC program.
Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR): Possession of Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction of the United States, and not disbarred or suspended from practicing law in any jurisdiction of the United States.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould include month and year and hours per week.
• attach a cover letter.
• if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

In addition to the minimum education and experience requirements, all applicants must meet the following Selective Position Requirement (SPR): Possession of Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction of the United States, and not disbarred or suspended from practicing law in any jurisdiction of the United States.

The physical location of this position is 235 S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.


Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

TheDepartment of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email [e-mail] . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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