Legal Services Assistant

Following established guidelines and procedures, the individual in this position provides a unique service to attorneys and the Michigan Legislature by processing legislative documents using customized Microsoft Word software. The individual performs support service duties for bill documents as they move through the legislative process. This individual also performs general office tasks and may assume primary responsibility for other specific job functions. The individual works under the direction of the Support Services Section Manager.

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

Position Description

Salary

• $19.44 - $34.09/hour

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school graduate or possession of GED certificate required.
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in an office setting preferred.
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office required, including experience with Microsoft Word and database entry and use.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and bill drafting terminology desired.
• Candidate must possess a high level of initiative and be able to work independently, have strong customer service skills, exhibit a team-oriented approach, and be able to perform multiple tasks and work accurately with attention to detail under time constraints.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional overtime and irregular hours as required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience of above acceptable.

Additional Requirements and Information

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.

The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

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-3rd Floor, 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.

How to Apply

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.

Benefits

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary. Employee premiums shares are required for most insurances.

This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the Legislative Council. See details on these and other employment information.

Leave Time
Full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year and13 sick days per year.

Holidays
Legislative Council employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year.

Alternative Work Schedules
Flexible work schedules are available in some jobs. Flexible schedules may be limited to certain time periods per year.

Insurance and Other Benefits
Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase voluntary insurances for additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care, and legal services, to name a few. Premiums vary for these insurances. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.

Deferred Compensation
Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from each paycheck.

Retirement
Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their defined contribution retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%).