Staff Attorney 15/16 - State Operations Division
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
- Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
Nice To Haves
- Four years of post-bar admission legal experience (for Attorney-Senior 16 level).
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Represents client agencies in administrative proceedings.
- Drafts formal and informal legal opinions.
- Provides day to day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers, and employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
