Attorney -- Legal Division

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This attorney serves as nonpartisan legal counsel to members of the Michigan Legislature. The attorney is responsible for drafting legislation and advising legislators and their staff on the legalities of legislation and the legislative process. Because of the uniqueness of the position, the attorney will go through a comprehensive training program. The attorney works in a collaborative team environment and will develop areas of subject matter expertise, as well as considerable knowledge of the legislative process and legislative drafting standards. The attorney attends legislative committee and workgroup meetings and responds to legal questions concerning legislation from legislators and their staff. In addition to drafting legislation, the attorney may be asked to conduct legal research, analyze legal documents, and write legal memoranda. The LSB Legal Division is part of the Michigan Legislative Council and provides the Michigan Legislature with nonpartisan legal counsel, bill drafting, law compilation and publishing, and other related services to support the lawmaking process.

Requirements

• Possession of Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Current membership in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan, or eligible for admission on motion
• Excellent writing and research skills, including knowledge of legal research resources
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment
• Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime and irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, & holidays

Nice To Haves

• Previous legal work experience with state statutes, state government operations, and the legislative process

Responsibilities

• Drafting legislation
• Advising legislators and their staff on the legalities of legislation and the legislative process
• Attending legislative committee and workgroup meetings
• Responding to legal questions concerning legislation from legislators and their staff
• Conducting legal research
• Analyzing legal documents
• Writing legal memoranda

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level