Staff Attorney 15/16 - Civil Rights and Special Initiatives Division
About The Position
The position serves as a staff attorney in the Civil Rights and Special Initiatives (CRSI) Division who will split time between the civil rights work and special initiatives work as needs arise and as directed by the Division Chief. For civil rights, the staff attorney will provide legal advice and representation to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission and Department of Civil Rights. This includes representing MCRC and MDCR in civil litigation in both state administrative and state/federal court proceedings. For special initiatives work, the staff attorney will assist senior attorneys with complex litigations in a variety of subject areas having a substantial impact on the jurisprudence of multiple clients, the State, and the nation.
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
- Provide legal advice and representation to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission and Department of Civil Rights.
- Represent MCRC and MDCR in civil litigation in both state administrative and state/federal court proceedings.
- Assist senior attorneys with complex litigations in a variety of subject areas having a substantial impact on the jurisprudence of multiple clients, the State, and the nation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
