Staff Attorney

Overview

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an attorney to work in public service as a staff attorney in the Office of General Counsel's Enforcement Section. This position offers a lifelong career path doing work that matters—protecting consumers and maintaining public confidence in Michigan's insurance and financial services industries.

Responsibilities

• Represent DIFS in administrative enforcement actions against regulated individuals and entities.
• Draft Notices of Opportunity to Show Compliance and Administrative Complaints.
• Conduct informal conferences with Respondents, engage in settlement negotiations, and represent DIFS at enforcement hearings before the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules.
• Synthesize, analyze, and interpret the statutes governing the insurance and financial services industries and draft clear, concise, and effective legal memoranda, pleadings, orders, and settlement agreements.

For the specific position description, please note the title : Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15.

Ideal candidates will have

Other job features

Note : The salary listed is a range; final salary is determined by the selected candidate's education and experience.

Work Location : This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan, with the possibility of a hybrid schedule (up to three days per week work from home) following a training period if approved.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, copy of official law school transcripts, and a legal writing sample. An official transcript must contain the college / university name and address, degree conferred and date, coursework completed, and the Registrar's signature and / or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains these elements. The college / university does not have to send transcripts directly to DIFS.

Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; this includes responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant suspected of using AI software may be screened out.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

Education

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

Experience

Administrative Law Specialist 13 : No specific type or amount of experience required.

Administrative Law Specialist 14 : One year of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 13 or Administrative Law Examiner 13, or as an attorney.

Administrative Law Specialist P15 : Two years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 14 or Administrative Law Examiner 14; or two years of experience as an attorney.

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

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