Legal Assistant P11 - Financial Crimes Division
State of Michigan
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Detroit, MI
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
The legal assistant in this position will serve in the Financial Crimes Division. The legal assistant, under the supervision of the First Assistant and Section Head, will assist division attorneys in providing legal services to the various state agencies. The legal assistant’s duties will include research and analysis, review legislation pertinent to the work area, drafting of pleadings, legal opinions, memoranda, and correspondence, and assistance in preparation for administrative and court proceedings. Upon passing the Michigan Bar exam within one year of hire and successful performance, the position will be reclassified to an Attorney 15.
Position Description
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements And Information
Appointments to this job are limited to one year. An employee in this job will have one year to pass the Michigan Bar exam and provide verification to the employing Department. Passing the Michigan Bar exam within the one year will be required to remain employed.
View The Entire Job Specification At
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LegalAssistant.pdf
Please note: Applicants may be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter and transcripts to their application.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
The legal assistant in this position will serve in the Financial Crimes Division. The legal assistant, under the supervision of the First Assistant and Section Head, will assist division attorneys in providing legal services to the various state agencies. The legal assistant’s duties will include research and analysis, review legislation pertinent to the work area, drafting of pleadings, legal opinions, memoranda, and correspondence, and assistance in preparation for administrative and court proceedings. Upon passing the Michigan Bar exam within one year of hire and successful performance, the position will be reclassified to an Attorney 15.
Position Description
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements And Information
Appointments to this job are limited to one year. An employee in this job will have one year to pass the Michigan Bar exam and provide verification to the employing Department. Passing the Michigan Bar exam within the one year will be required to remain employed.
View The Entire Job Specification At
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LegalAssistant.pdf
Please note: Applicants may be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter and transcripts to their application.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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