Staff Attorney 15/16- Transportation Division

Salary: $34.54 - $73.79 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 1101-26-094
Department: Attorney General
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Job Description
As a staff level attorney, the incumbent is expected to routinely handle sensitive and complex legal assignments with a high degree of independence and demonstrated competence. The incumbent, under the supervision of the Division Chief, the First Assistant and/or Section Head: drafts formal and informal legal opinions; provides day-to-day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions, and officers and employees of the client, including representation in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals. The incumbent assists in the coordination of activities and/or formal or informal mentoring of less experienced staff by serving as a resource person. The nature and volume of assignments will vary according to the Division or Section to which an attorney may be assigned from time to time, subject to the overriding needs of the Division and Department. Additionally, the time allocations for the Duties are approximations that may vary widely depending upon the needs of the Division, Department, and the assignments made to the attorney.
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 your resume to your application. Failure to do so may result in being screened out.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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