Staff Attorney 15/16 - Corporate Oversight Division
Apply NowCompany: State of Michigan
Location: Lansing, MI 48911
Description:
Salary: $32.55 - $69.55 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 1101-25-019
Department: Attorney General
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/13/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description
A staff attorney in the Corporate Oversight Division (COD) handles routine legal assignments. On occasion, a staff attorney may handle some legal assignments that are more complex with a number of variables. The staff attorney, under the supervision of his/her Section Head, drafts formal and informal legal opinions and provides legal representation to state departments, as well as agencies, commissions, boards and staff within these departments. The legal representation includes administrative proceedings and civil litigation in both state and federal courts, including appellate courts.
A senior level attorney in COD is expected to routinely handle sensitive and complex legal assignments and provide legal representation to state departments, as well as agencies, commissions, boards and staff within these departments. The Senior level attorney is expected to review, assess, work-up and try cases in state and federal court and in administrative forums. A Senior level attorney assists in the coordination of activities and/or formal or informal mentoring of less experienced staff by serving as a resource person. The employee requires less supervision than a 15 level attorney, but is expected to keep clients and supervisors advised as to the status of all matters he/she is handling. The Senior level attorney, under the supervision of his/her Section Head, drafts formal and informal legal opinions and handles routine and complex appellate matters, including issues of constitutionality or first impression.
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 upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts and Writing Samples to 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:
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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ATTORNY - Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
02
ATTORNY - Are you a member in good standing in the Michigan State Bar? If so, please provide your member number (P number) in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
03
ATTORNY - Please select your level of experience:
04
Are you interested in being considered for staff attorney positions in other divisions with the Department of Attorney General?
05
DAG - Where did you see or hear about this job posting? (Check all that apply))
Required Question
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 1101-25-019
Department: Attorney General
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/13/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description
A staff attorney in the Corporate Oversight Division (COD) handles routine legal assignments. On occasion, a staff attorney may handle some legal assignments that are more complex with a number of variables. The staff attorney, under the supervision of his/her Section Head, drafts formal and informal legal opinions and provides legal representation to state departments, as well as agencies, commissions, boards and staff within these departments. The legal representation includes administrative proceedings and civil litigation in both state and federal courts, including appellate courts.
A senior level attorney in COD is expected to routinely handle sensitive and complex legal assignments and provide legal representation to state departments, as well as agencies, commissions, boards and staff within these departments. The Senior level attorney is expected to review, assess, work-up and try cases in state and federal court and in administrative forums. A Senior level attorney assists in the coordination of activities and/or formal or informal mentoring of less experienced staff by serving as a resource person. The employee requires less supervision than a 15 level attorney, but is expected to keep clients and supervisors advised as to the status of all matters he/she is handling. The Senior level attorney, under the supervision of his/her Section Head, drafts formal and informal legal opinions and handles routine and complex appellate matters, including issues of constitutionality or first impression.
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 upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts and Writing Samples to 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:
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
01
ATTORNY - Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
- Yes
- No
02
ATTORNY - Are you a member in good standing in the Michigan State Bar? If so, please provide your member number (P number) in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
- Yes
- No
03
ATTORNY - Please select your level of experience:
- No post-bar admission experience.
- At least four years of post-bar admission legal experience.
04
Are you interested in being considered for staff attorney positions in other divisions with the Department of Attorney General?
- Yes
- No
05
DAG - Where did you see or hear about this job posting? (Check all that apply))
- State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com
- Threads
- Career Fair
- College/University Career Services Office or website
- DAG Website
- Government Jobs / Gov Delivered
- PACC
- Employee Referral
- Indeed
- Other
Required Question