Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15/Staff Attorney

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

443d • $64,480 - $121,347 • Remote

About The Position

The Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15/Staff Attorney position at MSHDA involves reviewing and analyzing multi-family loan proposals, conducting closings, and preparing legal documents. The role also includes drafting and reviewing legislation, consulting with the Department of Attorney General, and performing related legal work to support MSHDA's mission of equitable housing outcomes for underserved populations.

Requirements

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
• For Administrative Law Specialist 14: One year of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 13 or as an attorney.
• For Administrative Law Specialist P15: Two years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 14 or as an attorney.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze multi-family loan proposals.
• Conduct multi-family initial and final closings.
• Prepare MSHDA legal documents associated with closings.
• Review and evaluate proposed and current MSHDA programs.
• Draft and/or review proposed legislation and rules related to direct lending programs.
• Prepare comments on federal regulations related to direct lending programs.
• Review real estate and bond closing documents for MSHDA general bond obligation issues.
• Draft Staff Reports and conduct research on various legal matters.
• Consult and liaise with the Department of Attorney General on various matters.
• Review proposed leases and prepare form leases.
• Perform related work as assigned by the Director of Legal Transactions.

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Life insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with state contributions and matching.
• Vacation and sick leave ranging from 15 to 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year.
• Paid parental leave of 12 weeks after birth or adoption.
• Paid holidays including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree