Attorney

This attorney serves as nonpartisan legal counsel to members of the Michigan Legislature. The attorney is responsible for drafting legislation and advising legislators and their staff on the legalities of legislation and the legislative process. Because of the uniqueness of the position, the attorney will go through a comprehensive training program. The attorney works in a collaborative team environment and will develop areas of subject matter expertise as well as considerable knowledge of the legislative process and legislative drafting standards. The attorney attends legislative committee and workgroup meetings and responds to legal questions concerning legislation from legislators and their staff. In addition to drafting legislation, the attorney may be asked to conduct legal research, analyze legal documents, and write legal memoranda.

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week. 

The LSB Legal Division provides the Michigan Legislature with nonpartisan legal counsel, bill drafting, law compilation and publishing, and other related services that support the lawmaking process. 

Position Description

• Possession of Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with a minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Must possess current membership in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan, or eligible for admission on motion.
• Previous legal work experience with state statutes, state government operations, and the legislative process helpful.
• Excellent writing and research skills required, including knowledge of legal research resources.
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Must be willing and able to occasionally work overtime and irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Online applications only are being accepted through the State of Michigan’s NEOGOV job posting website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan.
 
 Applicants must include the following items as separate attachments in the online application for full consideration:

1. Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications.
2. Resume.
3. A copy of college transcripts.
4. A copy of law school transcripts.

The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 24, 2024.

The Legislative Council is a nonpartisan legislative information and service agency. This is an unclassified, non-Civil Service position in State government. All Legislative Council employees are considered “at-will,” except for LSB Printing Division union members. Employees are required to be non-partisan and maintain confidentiality.

This job is located at Boji Tower, 124 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan.

For job-related questions, call the Legislative Service Bureau Human Resources Office at (517) 373-9643.
 
 For technical support with your online application, call NeoGov Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. 

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.