Senior Attorney 16 - Criminal Trial Division

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Senior Attorney 16 - Criminal Trial Division

Salary

$50.61 - $66.24 Hourly

Location

Various, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

1101-24-067

Department

Attorney General

Opening Date

04/22/2024

Closing Date

5/5/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

As a senior level attorney, the incumbent is expected to routinely handle sensitive, high-profile, serious, or complex legal assignments that have a significant impact with the Trials Section. The incumbent, with minimal supervision by the Division Chief, the First Assistant, or Section Head will prosecute cases involving, but not limited to murder, police misconduct, and sexual assault. These cases often involve the most serious criminal offenders. The incumbent will make charging decisions, conduct preliminary examinations, evidentiary hearings, and trials. Additionally, the incumbent will draft briefs, motions, other pleadings involving complex legal issues. The incumbent is expected to routinely handle cases that garner great public interest and media attention. As a corollary to the duties above, the incumbent will assist law enforcement with criminal investigations. The incumbent will assist in formal or informal mentoring or training of less experienced staff and serve as a resource person for the Department. Given the expected knowledge and experience required for the position, the incumbent operates with a high level of autonomy.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/CTD PD.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

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

Experience

Four years of post-bar admission legal experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Attorney_13121_7.pdf

You must attach a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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Updated: 2/28/24

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

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• No

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  ATTORNYA - Do you possess at least four years of legal experience post bar admission?

• Yes

• No

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  Are you currently a member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar Association?

• Yes

• No

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  Please provide at least two but no more than four Judges, Referees, or Administrative Law Judges (ALJ's) you have appeared in front of who can be contacted relative to your qualifications. List their first and last names, addresses, and business telephone numbers. If not applicable or you are unable to do so, please provide explanation as to why.

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  Please provide at least two but no more than four opposing counsels you have had an appearance with who can be contacted relative to your practice experience. List their first and last names, addresses, and business telephone numbers. If not applicable or you are unable to do so, please provide explanation as to why.

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  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

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Attorney General

Address

G. Mennen Williams Bldg., 7th Floor

525 W. Ottawa, PO Box 30212

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-335-7622

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/AG

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