Staff Attorney - State Operations Division

Are you an attorney eager to litigate employment cases, represent state agencies in administrative hearings and provide advice to state agencies about the Freedom of Information Act? Our FOIA, Employment, Admin and Retirement Section offers the opportunity to do exactly that. While prior administrative law or employment litigation experience is preferred, it is not required. We value drive, curiosity and a commitment to excellence and we provide the training and support needed for you to thrive.

Our team represents and advises the Office of Retirement Services across a wide and constantly evolving spectrum of retirement system issues. We operate collaboratively, share expertise and take pride in delivering exceptional advocacy on behalf of the State of Michigan.

The work is dynamic and intellectually challenging. In this role, you will brief cutting-edge constitutional and statutory issues with substantial fiscal impacts, take and defend depositions, handle administrative proceedings, provide advice regarding the Freedom on Information Act and provide strategic counsel to client agencies on non-litigation matters.

Whether you are an experienced attorney or just beginning your career in law, we will equip you with the tools, mentorship and opportunities needed for success.

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

• Attorney-Staff P15:
  No specific type or amount is required.
• Attorney-Senior 16:
  Four years of post-bar admission legal experience.

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar

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• Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
• Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life‑insurance benefit of two times Employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long‑term‑disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available .gov/employee benefits.
• Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years.
  
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• Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
• Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin…