Staff Attorney 15/16: Complex Litigation - Corrections Division
About The Position
This position is assigned to the Complex Litigation section of the Corrections Division and primarily handles the defense of civil rights/tort litigation filed against the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), its officers, officials, and employees. Staff-level (15) attorneys routinely handle state and federal litigation matters of varying legal complexity, including responsive pleadings, discovery, legal research, motion practice, pre-trial preparation and trial, under the supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant, and/or Section Head. The incumbent will also prepare, with supervision, settlement memorandum with recommendations to the client, and assist as necessary in counseling and advising the client on general litigation related matters. Senior-level (16) attorneys handle the more complex legal assignments, and other assigned issues and matters, as needed.
Requirements
- Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
- Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
- Resume must be attached.
Nice To Haves
- Four years of post-bar admission legal experience (for Senior-level).
Responsibilities
- Defense of civil rights/tort litigation filed against the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), its officers, officials, and employees.
- Handle state and federal litigation matters of varying legal complexity.
- Prepare responsive pleadings, discovery, legal research, motion practice, pre-trial preparation and trial.
- Prepare settlement memorandum with recommendations to the client.
- Assist in counseling and advising the client on general litigation related matters.
- Handle more complex legal assignments and other assigned issues and matters (for Senior-level).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
