First Assistant Attorney, HEFS Division

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 91,307 - 117,798; Full time

Job summary

The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan is seeking an Attorney Administrator 19 – First Assistant for the Health, Education & Family Services Division. This full-time position requires a Juris Doctorate degree and six years of post-bar admission legal experience. The First Assistant will aid in the division's operations, directing subordinate staff and providing legal counsel to various Michigan Departments. The role is based in Lansing, Michigan and offers a salary range of $66.28 to $85.51 hourly.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
• Six years of post-bar admission legal experience.
• Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of the division and direct the work of subordinate attorneys.
• Provide legal representation and counsel to several Michigan Departments.
• Support the overall operations of the Health, Education & Family Services Division.

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law

Job description

Allen Anderson May 4, 2026

Position Information

Agency Level: State

Agency: Attorney General’s Office

Job Title: Attorney Administrator 19 – First Assistant (HEFS Division)

Job Reference/ID Number: 1101-26-041

Work Location: Various, MI

Department: Health, Education & Family Services (HEFS) Division

Salary: $66.28 – $85.51 Hourly

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 05/04/2026

Application Deadline: 05/10/2026

Job Description

Job Overview:

This position serves as the overall assistant to the Division Chief (DC) for the Health, Education & Family Services Division.

Responsibilities And Duties

The First Assistant assists in the operation of the division and directs the work of the subordinate attorneys and support staff within the division. The First Assistant also provides legal representation and legal counsel to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential, and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs as well as agencies, commissions boards and staff within these Departments.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.

Experience

Six years of post-bar admission legal experience.

Additional Qualifications

Additional Requirements and Information

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

View The Job Specification At

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https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AttorneyAdministrators.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Apply Here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/5330744/attorney-administrator-19-first-assistant-hefs-division?department%5B0%5D=attorney&department%5B1%5D=Attorney%20General&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=transferJobs

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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