Staff Attorney 15/16: Complex Litigation - Corrections Division
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Staff Attorney 15/16: Complex Litigation - Corrections Division
Salary
$33.53 - $71.64 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
1101-26-062
Department
Attorney General
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/20/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
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.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Corrections%20-%20Complext%20Lit%20Staff%20Attorney%2015%2016%20(2).pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience
Attorney-Staff P15
No specific @type or amount is required.
Attorney-Senior 16
Four years of post-bar admission legal experience.
Additional Requirements and Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Attorney.pdf
You must attach a resume to be considered for this position.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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ATTORNY - Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
Yes
No
02
ATTORNY - Are you a member in good standing in the Michigan State Bar? If so, please provide your member number (P number) in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
Yes
No
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Are you interested in being considered for staff attorney positions in other divisions with the Department of Attorney General?
Yes
No
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ATTORNY - Please select your level of experience:
No post-bar admission experience.
At least four years of post-bar admission legal experience.
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Did you upload a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (if applicable) to the attachments section of your application? Failure to do so may result in being screened out for this position.
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Attorney General
Address
G. Mennen Williams Bldg., 7th Floor
525 W. Ottawa, PO Box 30212
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-335-7622
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/AG
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