Staff Attorney 15/16 (Criminal Appellate and Parole Appeals)

Salary: $34.54 - $73.79 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 1101-26-107
Department: Attorney General
Opening Date: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: 11/24/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description

As a staff level or senior level attorney, the incumbent is expected to handle legal assignments that have an impact on cases within the Criminal Appellate and Parole Appeals Division and will routinely handle assignments of varying legal complexity. The incumbent, under the supervision of the Division Chief, First Assistant, and the Section Head, drafts briefs, motions, and appellate briefs in federal courts, conducts evidentiary hearings, as well as appears for oral arguments relating to federal habeas corpus litigation. As a corollary to the duties above, the incumbent coordinates with the local State prosecutors, the Michigan Department of Corrections, State trial courts, and the federal courts, regarding case and prisoner status. The incumbent also drafts briefs in State criminal appeals in the Michigan Court of Appeals or Michigan Supreme Court and handles oral arguments in those courts. The incumbent may also handle parole appeals in the trial circuit courts as deemed necessary. When called upon, the incumbent assists in researching legal issues or assisting the Criminal Trials Division attorneys at the direction of the Division Chief, the First Assistant, Section Head, or members of the Executive Division.
Experience and Education
Education

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

Experience

Attorney-Staff P15

No specific type or amount is required.

Attorney-Senior 16

Four years of post-bar admission legal experience.

You must attach a Cover Letter, Resume and Transcripts to the Attachments Section of your application to be considered for this position.
Additional Requirements and Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar

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Updated: 2/28/24
01

ATTORNY - Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02

ATTORNY - Are you a member in good standing in the Michigan State Bar? If so, please provide your member number (P number) in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.

• Yes
• No

03

Did you attach a resume, cover letter, writing sample, three professional references and copy of an official law school transcript in the attachments section of your application?

• Yes
• No

04

DAG - Where did you see or hear about this job posting? (Check all that apply))

• State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com
• LinkedIn
• Threads
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Career Fair
• College/University Career Services Office or website
• DAG Website
• Government Jobs / Gov Delivered
• PACC
• Employee Referral
• Indeed
• Other

05

Are you interested in being considered for staff attorney positions in other divisions with the Department of Attorney General?

• Yes
• No

06

ATTORNY - Please select your level of experience:

• No post-bar admission experience.
• At least four years of post-bar admission legal experience.

Required Question