Staff Attorney - Independent Counsel for State Agencies

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

Juris Doctorate

Description du poste

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