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State of Michigan

Staff Attorney 15/16 - Corrections Division

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  • Full Time
  • $32.55 - $69.55/hour
  • Lansing, MI
July 24, 2025 Attorney

Job Description

Job Description


This position is assigned to the Complex Litigation section of the Corrections Division and primarily handles the defense of civil rights/tort litigation filed against the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), its officers, officials, and employees.  Staff-level (15) attorneys routinely handle state and federal litigation matters of varying legal complexity, including responsive pleadings, discovery, legal research, motion practice, pre-trial preparation and trial, under the supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant, and/or Section Head.  The incumbent will also prepare, with supervision, settlement memorandum with recommendations to the client, and assist as necessary in counseling and advising the client on general litigation related matters.  Senior-level (16) attorneys handle the more complex legal assignments, and other assigned issues and matters, as needed.

Position Description


Required Education and Experience

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 Requirements and Information

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
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.

Salary
  • $32.55 - $69.55/hour


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