Staff Attorney 15/16 - Civil Rights and Special Initiatives Division

State of Michigan

Various, MIFull-time$34.54–73.79/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$34.54–73.79/hr

Location

Various, MI

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Membership In Michigan State BarDoctorate

Job overview

The Staff Attorney will split time between civil rights and special initiatives, providing legal advice and representation to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission and Department of Civil Rights, and assisting senior attorneys with complex litigation impacting multiple clients, the State, and the nation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Legal ResearchLitigationCivil Rights LawFederal Court Procedure

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate DegreeMembership in Michigan State BarFour Years Post-Bar Admission Legal Experience

Full job description

The position serves as a staff attorney in the Civil Rights and Special Initiatives (CRSI) Division who will split time between the civil rights work and special initiatives work as needs arise and as directed by the Division Chief. For civil rights, the staff attorney will provide legal advice and representation to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission and Department of Civil Rights. This includes representing MCRC and MDCR in civil litigation in both state administrative and state/federal court proceedings. For special initiatives work, the staff attorney will assist senior attorneys with complex litigations in a variety of subject areas having a substantial impact on the jurisprudence of multiple clients, the State, and the nation.

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

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