Staff Attorney: Criminal Appellate & Parole Appeals

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan seeks a staff level or senior attorney to handle criminal appellate work in the Criminal Appellate and Parole Appeals Division. The role includes drafting briefs, motions, and appellate briefs in federal courts and arguing federal habeas corpus cases, under supervision of the Division Chief and leadership.

Responsibilities also include coordinating with prosecutors, the Department of Corrections, trial and federal courts, and handling state criminal appeals and parole

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Michigan State Bar membership in good standing.
• Senior level requires four years of post-bar legal experience.
• Staff level requires no specific experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefs, motions and appellate briefs in federal courts.
• Conduct evidentiary hearings and appear for oral arguments in habeas corpus cases.
• Coordinate with state prosecutors, Department of Corrections and courts on case status.
• Draft briefs in state criminal appeals and handle parole appeals as needed.
• Assist in researching legal issues for the Criminal Trials Division when directed.

Skills

Brief drafting

Motions

Appellate briefs

Oral arguments

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

The State of Michigan seeks a staff level or senior attorney to handle criminal appellate work in the Criminal Appellate and Parole Appeals Division. The role includes drafting briefs, motions, and appellate briefs in federal courts and arguing federal habeas corpus cases, under supervision of the Division Chief and leadership.

Responsibilities also include coordinating with prosecutors, the Department of Corrections, trial and federal courts, and handling state criminal appeals and parole