Staff Attorney 15/16 - Special Litigation Division
State of MichiganAbout the role
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.
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
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