What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney 15/16 – Revenue and Tax Division – Attorney General’s Office position at Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan?
Allen Anderson April 23, 2026
Position Information
Agency Level: State
Agency: Attorney General’s Office
Job Title: Staff Attorney 15/16 – Revenue and Tax Division
Job Reference/ID Number: 1101-26-001
Work Location: Lansing, MI
Department: Revenue and Tax Division
Salary: $33.53 – $71.64 Hourly
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 04/23/2026
Application Deadline: 05/06/2026
Job Description
Job Overview:
As a staff level attorney, the incumbent is expected to handle legal assignments that have significant impact on cases involving the defense, enforcement and collection of state taxes.
Responsibilities And Duties
The incumbent will routinely handle assignments of varying legal complexity. Under the supervision of the Assistant in Charge, the First Assistant or the Section Head, the incumbent, drafts formal and informal legal opinions, provides day to day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions and officers and employees including representation in state and federal administration proceedings and courts. Further and specifically, the incumbent is expected to routinely handle sensitive, serious and complex legal assignments that involve Revenue Act violations, tax evasion and tax avoidance crimes. The incumbent reviews Treasury audits and memos that provide the basis for criminal prosecution. Assists in warrant review, prepares pleadings, develops legal positions and strategies, prepares files for criminal prosecution, and prepares information and charging documents. The incumbent will require only general supervision and will assist with preliminary examinations, trials and pleas.
Required Education And Experience
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.
Additional Requirements And Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar
Application Instructions
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Attorney.pdf (Download PDF reader)
You must attach a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this position.
Apply Here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/5184713/staff-attorney-15-16-revenue-and-tax-division?department[0]=Attorney General&sort=PostingDate|Descending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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Position Information
Agency Level: State
Agency: Attorney General’s Office
Job Title: Staff Attorney 15/16 – Revenue and Tax Division
Job Reference/ID Number: 1101-26-001
Work Location: Lansing, MI
Department: Revenue and Tax Division
Salary: $33.53 – $71.64 Hourly
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 04/23/2026
Application Deadline: 05/06/2026
Job Description
Job Overview:
As a staff level attorney, the incumbent is expected to handle legal assignments that have significant impact on cases involving the defense, enforcement and collection of state taxes.
Responsibilities And Duties
The incumbent will routinely handle assignments of varying legal complexity. Under the supervision of the Assistant in Charge, the First Assistant or the Section Head, the incumbent, drafts formal and informal legal opinions, provides day to day legal representation for various state agencies, boards, commissions and officers and employees including representation in state and federal administration proceedings and courts. Further and specifically, the incumbent is expected to routinely handle sensitive, serious and complex legal assignments that involve Revenue Act violations, tax evasion and tax avoidance crimes. The incumbent reviews Treasury audits and memos that provide the basis for criminal prosecution. Assists in warrant review, prepares pleadings, develops legal positions and strategies, prepares files for criminal prosecution, and prepares information and charging documents. The incumbent will require only general supervision and will assist with preliminary examinations, trials and pleas.
Required Education And Experience
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.
Additional Requirements And Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar
Application Instructions
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Attorney.pdf (Download PDF reader)
You must attach a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this position.
Apply Here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/5184713/staff-attorney-15-16-revenue-and-tax-division?department[0]=Attorney General&sort=PostingDate|Descending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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Salary : $34 - $72