Staff Attorney - Transportation Division

As a staff level attorney, the incumbent is expected to routinely handle sensitive and complex legal assignments with a high degree of independence and demonstrated competence. The incumbent, under the supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant and/or Section Head, drafts formal and informal legal opinions; provides day-to-day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, and officers and employees of the client, including representation in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.

The incumbent assists in the coordination of activities and/or formal or informal mentoring of less experienced staff by serving as a resource person. The nature and volume of assignments will vary according to the Division or Section to which an attorney may be assigned from time to time, subject to the overriding needs of the Division and Department. Additionally, the time allocations for the Duties are approximations that may vary widely depending upon the needs of the Division, Department, and the assignments made to the attorney.

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

No specific type or amount is required.

Four years of post-bar admission legal experience.

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar

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