Staff Attorney 15/16 - Corrections Division

Staff Attorney 15
This position is assigned to the Complex Litigation section of the Corrections Division and handles the defense of civil rights cases filed against the Michigan Department of Corrections, its agencies, boards, commissions, officers and employees including representation in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.   
Position Description

Senior Attorney 16
As a Senior Attorney, this position handles the more complex legal assignments and cases involving federal prisoner litigation, constitutional litigation, and other assigned issues and matters.  The incumbent handles these complex assignments under the general supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant, or Section Head.  The incumbent provides day to day legal representation to the Michigan Department of Corrections and other various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers and employees including representation in the more complex state and federal cases and provides legal advice in other non-litigation matters.
Position Description

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.

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 upload a cover letter, resume and transcripts to the attachments section of your application to be considered for this position.  

Salary : $33 - $70