Staff Attorney 15/16 — Civil Rights & FOIA Specialist

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney General’s Office in Lansing, MI seeks a Staff Attorney 15/16 to serve in the State Operations Division. The role litigates matters across FOIA, state constitutional challenges, and related civil-claims, in federal and state courts.

Responsibilities include representing client agencies in administrative proceedings, drafting formal and informal opinions, and providing day-to-day legal representation for state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Post-bar admission legal experience as described in the posting.
• Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent represents client agencies in administrative proceedings, drafts formal and informal legal opinions, and provides day to day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Attorney General’s Office in Lansing, MI seeks a Staff Attorney 15/16 to serve in the State Operations Division. The role litigates matters across FOIA, state constitutional challenges, and related civil-claims, in federal and state courts.

Responsibilities include representing client agencies in administrative proceedings, drafting formal and informal opinions, and providing day-to-day legal representation for state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees.