Posted July 14, 2026
Staff Attorney 15/16 - State Operations Division
State of Michigan
Lansing, MI
Full Time
Compensation: $33 to $71 Hourly
Reference: StateofMichigan5402507
As a staff-level attorney, the incumbent litigates matters within the division’s practice areas, including the Freedom of Information Act, state constitutional law challenges, §1983 civil rights claims, claims under the Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act, claims under the No Fault-Act including motor vehicle negligence, and wrongful death claims in federal and state court. The incumbent also represents client agencies in administrative proceedings, drafts formal and informal legal opinions, and provides day to day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees.
Position Description
As a staff-level attorney, the incumbent litigates matters within the division’s practice areas, including the Freedom of Information Act, state constitutional law challenges, §1983 civil rights claims, claims under the Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act, claims under the No Fault-Act including motor vehicle negligence, and wrongful death claims in federal and state court. The incumbent also represents client agencies in administrative proceedings, drafts formal and informal legal opinions, and provides day to day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees.
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.
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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