Consumer Protection Attorney Remote Jobs in Michigan

Salary: $23.22 - $30.19 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 6401-26-BCSCL-020 Legal Sec 7
Department: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Job Description
The position performs a full range of legal secretarial assignments in support of the director of the Bureau's Regulatory Compliance Division and other division staff; researches and prepares materials; interprets division policies and procedures; responds to telephone calls and written inquiries from the general public, parties to administrative proceedings, and attorneys; schedules meetings, conferences, and formal hearings; prepares routine notices, proofs of service, orders, legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and orders: copies, scans, securely transmits, uploads, and maintains highly confidential and sensitive documents and information; and prepares, redacts, compiles, and maintains public records, reports, and general correspondence. This position requires frequent interaction both with employees within the division and other work areas within the Bureau, with the Department of Attorney General, the Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science, the Unarmed Combat Commission, and the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules.
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Required Education and Experience
MINIMUM EDUCATION QALIFICATIONS:
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QALIFICATIONS:
Legal Secretary 7 Two years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to 6-level administrative support experience.
Legal Secretary E8 Three years of office experience involving administrative
Additional Requirements and Information
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Notary public appointment or candidates with past notary appointment preferred.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

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• No

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Do you possess at least two years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to 6-level administrative support experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a paralegal certificate/degree or other degree, or do you have experience working in a law office or other legal setting?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a current or past notary public appointment?

• Yes
• No

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• Michigan Works! Agency
• Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.)
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