Legal Assistant P11 - Special Litigation Division

The legal assistant in this position will serve in the Special Litigation Division. The legal assistant, under the supervision of the Division Chief, will assist division attorneys in complex energy cases before state and federal agencies as well as assist in representing the division's two client agencies, the Utility Consumer Participation Board and State 911 Committee. The legal assistant’s duties will include research and analysis, review legislation pertinent to the work area, drafting of pleadings, legal opinions, memoranda, and correspondence, and assistance in preparation for administrative and court proceedings. Upon passing the Michigan Bar exam within one year of hire and successful performance, the position will be reclassified to an Attorney 15.

Position Description

Education Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Experience No specific type or amount is required. Appointments to this job are limited to one year. An employee in this job will have one year to pass the Michigan Bar exam and provide verification to the employing Department. Passing the Michigan Bar exam within the one year will be required to remain employed.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LegalAssistant.pdf