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State of Michigan

Staff Attorney 15/16 - Collections Division

State of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, United States

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Overview

A staff level attorney in the Collections Division handles legal assignments that have an impact on cases involving the defense, enforcement and collection of state taxes and other money due to the State of Michigan and its agencies. The attorney is expected to review, assess, work-up and try cases in state and federal court and in administrative forums. Under the direct supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant or the Section Supervisor, the attorney drafts formal and informal legal opinions and handles routine and complex litigation and appellate matters and provides day-to-day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers and employees. The attorney is expected to keep clients and supervisors advised as to the status of all matters he/she is handling.

Responsibilities

Review, assess, work-up and try cases in state and federal court and in administrative forums.

Draft formal and informal legal opinions.

Handle routine and complex litigation and appellate matters.

Provide day-to-day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, officers and employees.

Keep clients and supervisors advised as to the status of all matters he/she is handling.

Education and Experience

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.

Additional Requirements

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

You must attach a resume, cover letter and transcripts in order to be considered for this position.

Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Employment details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Government Administration

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