Staff Attorney 15/16- Transportation Division

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a staff level attorney who will routinely handle sensitive and complex legal assignments with independence and demonstrated competence. Under supervision, the attorney drafts formal and informal legal opinions and provides day-to-day representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, and officers in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.

The role includes coordinating activities and mentoring less experienced staff, with time allocations

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drafts formal and informal legal opinions and provides day-to-day legal representation for state agencies, boards, commissions, and officers and employees in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.
• Coordinates activities and mentors less experienced staff as a resource person.
• Manages assignments varying by Division/Section while aligning with department needs

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Description

As a staff level attorney, the incumbent is expected to routinely handle sensitive and complex legal assignments with a high degree of independence and demonstrated competence.

The incumbent, under the supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant and/or Section Head, drafts formal and informal legal opinions; provides day‑to‑day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, and officers and employees of the client, including representation in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals. The incumbent assists in the coordination of activities and/or formal or informal mentoring of less experienced staff by serving as a resource person. The nature and volume of assignments will vary according to the Division or Section to which an attorney may be assigned from time to time, subject to the overriding needs of the Division and Department. Additionally, the time allocations for the Duties are approximations that may vary widely depending upon the needs of the Division, Department, and the assignments made to the attorney.

Job Description

As a staff level attorney, the incumbent is expected to routinely handle sensitive and complex legal assignments with a high degree of independence and demonstrated competence. The incumbent, under the supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant and/or Section Head: drafts formal and informal legal opinions; provides day‑to‑day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, and officers and employees of the client, including representation in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals. The incumbent assists in the coordination of activities and/or formal or informal mentoring of less experienced staff by serving as a resource person. The nature and volume of assignments will vary according to the Division or Section to which an attorney may be assigned from time to time, subject to the overriding needs of the Division and Department. Additionally, the time allocations for the Duties are approximations that may vary widely depending upon the needs of the Division, Department, and the assignments made to the attorney.

Position Description

Experience And Education

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.

Additional Requirements And Information

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