Staff Attorney 15/16 – Attorney General’s Office

Position Information

Agency Level: State

Agency: Attorney General’s Office

Job Title: Staff Attorney 15/16

Job Reference/ID Number: 1101-25-061

Work Location: Lansing, MI

Department: State Operations Division

Salary: $33.53 – $71.64 Hourly

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 11/04/2025

Application Deadline: 11/17/2025

Job Description

Job Overview:

As a staff-level attorney, the incumbent handles various legal assignments. Under the supervision of the Division Chief, First Assistant or Attorney Manager, the incumbent will routinely draft legal opinions and provide day-to-day legal representation of various state agencies, including representation in administrative proceedings and state and federal courts.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The incumbent will also review and perform analyses regarding legislative bills and statutes, issue guidance and opinions regarding compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 Qualifications:

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar

Application Instructions:

View the job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Attorney.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Please note:
Applicants may be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter and transcripts to their application.

Apply Here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/5042466/staff-attorney-15-16-state-operations-division?keywords=Staff%20Attorney%2015%2F16%20-%20State%20Operations%20Division&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Additional Information:

Accommodations
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