Staff Attorney 15/16 – State Operations Division – Attorney General’s Office

Michiganprosecutor; Michigan; Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michiganprosecutor is seeking an attorney to litigate employment cases, represent state agencies in administrative hearings, and advise on the Freedom of Information Act. The role includes training and support to help you thrive in a dynamic, intellectually challenging environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and Michigan State Bar membership; prior admin law or employment litigation is preferred but not required. Four years post-bar experience for Senior path; staff path available.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law.

Aufgaben

• Litigate employment cases.
• Represent state agencies in administrative hearings.
• Provide advice on the Freedom of Information Act.
• Provide strategic counsel to client agencies on non-litigation matters.

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Staff Attorney 15/16 – State Operations Division

Job Reference/ID Number: 1101-26-056

Work Location: Lansing, MI

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 10/09/2026

Application Deadline: 10/22/2026

Job Description

Job Overview:

Are you an attorney eager to litigate employment cases, represent state agencies in administrative hearings and provide advice to state agencies about the Freedom of Information Act? Our FOIA, Employment, Admin and Retirement Section offers the opportunity to do exactly that. While prior administrative law or employment 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 the Office of Retirement Services across a wide and constantly evolving spectrum of retirement system issues. We operate collaboratively, share expertise and take pride in delivering exceptional advocacy on behalf of the State of Michigan.

The work is dynamic and intellectually challenging. In this role, you will brief cutting-edge constitutional and statutory issues with substantial fiscal impacts, take and defend depositions, handle administrative proceedings, provide advice regarding the Freedom of Information Act and provide strategic counsel to client agencies on non-litigation matters.

Whether you are an experienced attorney or just beginning your career in law, we will equip you with the tools, mentorship and opportunities needed for success.

Required Education and Experience:

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