Posted July 10, 2026
Staff Attorney 15/16 (Licensing and Regulation Division)
State of Michigan
Detroit, MI
Full Time
Compensation: $33 to $71 Hourly
Reference: StateofMichigan5403867
As a staff level attorney, the incumbent is expected to handle various legal assignments. The incumbent will routinely handle assignments of varying legal complexity. Under the supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant or Section Head, the incumbent drafts division-level legal advice, provides day to day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees, including representation in administrative proceedings and in state and federal courts.
Position Description
You must attach a Cover Letter, Resume and Official Transcripts to the Attachments Section of your application to be considered for this position.
As a staff level attorney, the incumbent is expected to handle various legal assignments. The incumbent will routinely handle assignments of varying legal complexity. Under the supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant or Section Head, the incumbent drafts division-level legal advice, provides day to day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees, including representation in administrative proceedings and in state and federal courts.
Position Description
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 to the Attachments Section of your application to be considered for this position.
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
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