Staff Attorney 15/16 - Revenue and Tax Division

As a staff level attorney, the incumbent is expected to handle legal assignments that have significant impact on cases involving the defense, enforcement and collection of state taxes. The incumbent will routinely handle assignments of varying legal complexity. Under the supervision of the Assistant in Charge, the First Assistant or the Section Head, the incumbent, drafts formal and informal legal opinions, provides day to day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions and officers and employees including representation in state and federal administration proceedings and courts. Further and specifically, the incumbent is expected to routinely handle sensitive, serious and complex legal assignments that involve Revenue Act violations, tax evasion and tax avoidance crimes. The incumbent reviews Treasury audits and memos that provide the basis for criminal prosecution. Assists in warrant review, prepares pleadings, develops legal positions and strategies, prepares files for criminal prosecution, and prepares information and charging documents. The incumbent will require only general supervision and will assist with preliminary examinations, trials and pleas.

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 

Accommodations
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