Staff Attorney 15/16 - Corrections Division

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

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.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of post-bar admission legal experience (for Senior-level 16).

Responsibilities

• Handle state and federal litigation matters of varying legal complexity, including 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, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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