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Staff Attorney 15/16 - Special Litigation Division

State of Michigan
LansingFull TimeSenior67k–143k USDPosted Today

Posting number: 1101-26-027

Department: Attorney General

Job classification: Attorney

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal

Summary


The attorney in this position will serve in the Special Litigation Division.  The attorney, under supervision of the Division Chief, will primarily represent the Attorney General and the People of State of Michigan as ratepayer/consumer advocate in energy related cases and other proceedings before the Michigan Public Service Commission, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as well as state and federal courts and agencies.  Moreover, the attorney may work on matters involving the Utility Consumer Participation Board, the State 911 Committee, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), and PJM.  The attorney will initially handle assignments that are typically of limited factual and legal complexity including providing day-to-day legal advice to state agencies as well as provide representation in state and federal administrative proceedings and courts.

Position Description



Examples of duties

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.

Supplemental information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

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 and cover letter in order to be considered for this position.
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