Staff Attorney 15/16 - Finance Division

Salary: $34.54 - $73.79 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 1101-26-093
Department: Attorney General
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Job Description
Under the supervision of the Division Chief, First Assistant, and Section Head, depending upon the client and work involved, the attorney provides legal counsel to state authorities and departments, including their involvement in various financial transactions such as investments and the issuance of bonds and notes. This work includes investments on behalf of the state pension funds and the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the state and state-agency clients.
Required Education and Experience
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.

Additional Requirements and Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar

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Please attach a resume to your application. Failure to do so may result being screened out.

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