Staff Attorney 15/16: General Litigation - Corrections Division

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan seeks an attorney to litigate cases and sharpen trial skills, addressing constitutional law across Michigan and the Sixth Circuit. Prior litigation is preferred but not required; training and mentorship are provided to help you thrive.

The role involves briefing cutting‑edge constitutional issues, taking depositions, managing discovery and motions, and offering strategic counsel to the client agency. Membership in good standing with the Michigan State Bar is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD from an accredited law school.
• Four years of post-bar admission legal experience (Senior level).
• Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Brief cutting‑edge constitutional and statutory issues with governance impact.
• Take and defend depositions, handle discovery and motion practice.
• Provide strategic counsel to the client agency on non‑litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation

Trial experience

Deposition

Motion practice

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Are you an attorney eager to litigate cases, sharpen your trial skills and work on matters that shape constitutional law across Michigan and the Sixth Circuit? Our General Litigation Section offers the opportunity to do exactly that. While prior litigation experience is preferred, it is not required. We value drive, curiosity and a commitment to excellence and we provide the training and support needed for you to thrive.

Our team represents and advises one of the largest state departments across a wide and constantly evolving spectrum of issues. We operate collaboratively, share expertise and take pride in delivering exceptional advocacy on behalf of the State of Michigan.

Our attorneys have recently:

• Prevailed in multiple federal jury trials;
• Argued before the Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court and the Sixth Circuit Court;
• Submitted briefs on significant issues before the United States Supreme Court and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

The work of the General Litigation Section is dynamic and intellectually challenging. In this role, you will brief cutting‑edge constitutional and statutory issues with substantial governance impacts, take and defend depositions, handle discovery and motion practice, and provide strategic counsel to the client agency on non‑litigation matters.

Our mission is to remain a premier litigation practice through specialization, teamwork, outstanding advocacy, and continual learning. Whether you are an experienced litigator or just beginning your legal career, we will equip you with the tools, mentorship and opportunities needed for success.

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.

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