About the role
Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Division Chief and Regulatory Section Head, the incumbent in this position handles legal assignments of varying complexity. Working with varying levels of independence, the attorney provides legal representation for a wide range of the Division’s and the Section’s client agencies. The legal assignments handled by the incumbent include, but are not limited to: day-to-day legal advice; research and writing of formal and informal legal opinions; representation and training of boards and commissions; revising and drafting contracts, procedures, rules, declaratory rulings, and interpretive statements; representation of client agencies in contested administrative hearings; and appellate representation in all levels of federal and state courts.
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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.
You must attach a Cover Letter, Resume and Official Transcripts in the Attachments section of your application to be considered for this position.
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 (Download PDF reader)
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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