State of Michigan
Senior Executive Assistant (Deputy Director) 15- Legal Services Administration
State of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
Position Overview
This Limited Term position serves as Deputy Legal Counsel supporting the Chief Legal Director, the Legal Services Administration (LSA), and the Michigan Department of State (MDOS). The role expands LSA’s legal capacity to ensure all departmental legal needs are promptly and fully addressed. Appointment Type and Benefits
The appointment is Limited Term, eligible for state benefits with an expiration scheduled two years from appointment. Limited Term appointments may expire sooner or extend beyond the scheduled end date. Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel and support to the Chief Legal Director and LSA on a broad range of legal, policy, and legislative matters. Ensure all departmental legal needs are promptly identified, addressed, and supported. Education
Bachelor’s degree in any major. State Bar of Michigan membership preferred. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school preferred. Experience
Two years of professional, P11-level experience or one year of professional 12-level experience as a senior-level worker, manager, or staff/program specialist. Application Process
Submit an electronic application through the NEOGOV system. AI use in the selection process is not permitted. The Department will notify only interviewed applicants of results. Background Checks
All newly hired employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check. Offers are conditional upon satisfactory background check results. Official transcripts must meet Civil Service requirements. For foreign degree evaluation, use an accepted credential evaluator. View the full job specification:
Job Specification - Senior Executive Assistant (Deputy Director) 15
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This Limited Term position serves as Deputy Legal Counsel supporting the Chief Legal Director, the Legal Services Administration (LSA), and the Michigan Department of State (MDOS). The role expands LSA’s legal capacity to ensure all departmental legal needs are promptly and fully addressed. Appointment Type and Benefits
The appointment is Limited Term, eligible for state benefits with an expiration scheduled two years from appointment. Limited Term appointments may expire sooner or extend beyond the scheduled end date. Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel and support to the Chief Legal Director and LSA on a broad range of legal, policy, and legislative matters. Ensure all departmental legal needs are promptly identified, addressed, and supported. Education
Bachelor’s degree in any major. State Bar of Michigan membership preferred. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school preferred. Experience
Two years of professional, P11-level experience or one year of professional 12-level experience as a senior-level worker, manager, or staff/program specialist. Application Process
Submit an electronic application through the NEOGOV system. AI use in the selection process is not permitted. The Department will notify only interviewed applicants of results. Background Checks
All newly hired employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check. Offers are conditional upon satisfactory background check results. Official transcripts must meet Civil Service requirements. For foreign degree evaluation, use an accepted credential evaluator. View the full job specification:
Job Specification - Senior Executive Assistant (Deputy Director) 15
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