ࡱ>  }4bjbjzz 8PgPgT,(  8D>\40( 3333333$68&3444343%%%4F3%43%%/ "2prz1<~33041<9 N9x"29"2\44%4444433n!444444449444444444 X t: CS-214 REV 8/2007 1. Position Code ATTORNEYState of Michigan Civil Service Commission Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002 Lansing, MI 48909Federal privacy laws and/or state confidentiality requirements protect a portion of this information.POSITION DESCRIPTION This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position being described and reviewed by the supervisor and appointing authority to ensure its accuracy. It is important that each of the parties sign and date the form. If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing authority should complete the form. This form will serve as the official classification document of record for this position. Please take the time to complete this form as accurately as you can since the information in this form is used to determine the proper classification of the position. THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR APPOINTING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PAGE. 2. Employees Name (Last, First, M.I.) Vacant 8. Department/Agency Attorney General 3. Employee Identification Number  9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission) State Government Bureau 4. Civil Service Classification of Position Attorney Staff-E 10. Division Health, Education & Family Services Division 5. Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the position) Assistant Attorney General 15 11. Section  6. Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor Toni Harris, Attorney Administrator-2 12. Unit  7. Name and Classification of Next Higher Level Supervisor Raymond O. Howd, Attorney Administrator-3 13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work 525 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48913 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. with additional hours as needed 14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position A staff attorney in the Health, Education & Family Services Division is expected to regularly handle routine legal assignments. On occasion, a staff attorney may handle some legal assignments that are more complex with a number of variables. The employee is expected to keep clients and supervisors aware as to the status of all matters he/she is handling. The staff attorney, under the supervision of his/her supervisor, drafts formal and informal legal opinions and provides legal representation to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service, Michigan Department of Education and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, as well as agencies, commissions, boards and staff within these Departments. The legal representation includes administrative proceedings and civil litigation in both state and federal courts, including appellate courts. It also includes representation of state officials and employees.For Civil Service Use Only  15. Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and explain what is done to complete each duty. List your duties in the order of importance, from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent.Duty 1 General Summary of Duty 1 % of Time 85 Legal representation and litigation.Individual tasks related to the duty. Provides legal representation, legal advice and consultation to the client agencies' management and staff. Handles court and administrative hearings in legal matters involving the client agencies. Evaluates and plans legal strategies. Drafts legal pleadings, motions, briefs and other litigation documents. Conducts and defends against discovery. Conducts witness interviews, witness preparation and evidence gathering. Negotiates settlements with clients and supervisor's approval. Argues motions in state and federal court and before administrative tribunals. Handles trials and administrative hearings, including direct and cross examination of witnesses. Performs research and analysis required for solution of both routine and complex legal and factual issues, including those that have broad impact for the client agencies and the public at large. Provides both written and oral legal advice to clients on the construction, implementation, and enforcement of statutes and rules. Drafts appellate documents and pleadings and presents oral argument in state and federal appellate courts. Handles any other assignment relating to the successful performance of the duties, goals and objectives of the Department. Duty 2 General Summary of Duty 2 % of Time 15 Internal affairsIndividual tasks related to the duty. Handles citizen letter responses, formal or informal opinion drafting; preparation of memoranda of legal advice. Complies with policies and procedures of the Division and Department. Maintains calendar that includes due dates for filings, hearing dates and attorneys schedule Maintains records and files in orderly and timely fashion; closes files on a timely basis. Tracks time on select client-funded assignments, and provides information for various Division monthly and quarterly reports Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisors within the Division.  Duty 3 General Summary of Duty 3 % of Time Individual tasks related to the duty. Duty 4 General Summary of Duty 4 % of Time Individual tasks related to the duty.  Duty 5 General Summary of Duty 5 % of Time Individual tasks related to the duty. Duty 6 General Summary of Duty 6 % of Time Individual tasks related to the duty.  16. Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions. Use additional sheets, if necessary. A staff attorney in the Division is generally responsible for the day-to-day decision-making related to the handling of administrative and civil litigation. This decision-making includes determining an appropriate legal claim or defense, the appropriate discovery steps (such as what documents to seek and what witnesses to depose), decisions as to what legal theories to advance through motions, and decisions as to what witnesses to present in order to best position the client agency's case. The degree of independence varies with the complexity of the case and its potential impact on the client and the public. 17. Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisors review. Initiation of litigation, settlement authorizations, appellate matters including authorization to appeal; review of appellate briefs prior to submission for Attorney General approval; review of Attorney General formal or informal opinions, review of conclusions, opinions, and client advice regarding significant legal interpretations having a major impact on the State; review of Division-level written advice, trial and administrative hearing strategy; review of any pleading or brief identified by a supervisor, and legal advice to the client an any matter involving an especially important case or issue of significant public and/or media interest. 18. What kind of physical effort do you use in your position? What environmental conditions are you physically exposed to in your position? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions on page 2. Normal physical effort associated with providing professional legal services including operating various types of office equipment (copier, fax, telephone, etc), extensive use of computer equipment, extensive verbal communication, face-to-face, via telephone or e-mail, carrying or otherwise transporting large volumes of documents/exhibits, etc. The work may require travel both in and out of state. The environment is usually an office, courtroom, or hearing room environment, however, handling cases may require visits to other locations.  19. List the names and classification titles of classified employees whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full-time, on-going basis. (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.)NAMECLASS TITLENAMECLASS TITLE 20. My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply): Complete and sign service ratings. Assign work. Provide formal written counseling. Approve work. Approve leave requests. Review work. Approve time and attendance. Provide guidance on work methods. Orally reprimand. Train employees in the work. 21. I certify that the above answers are my own and are accurate and complete. Signature DateNOTE: Make a copy of this form for your records. TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR 22. Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why? Yes. 23. What are the essential duties of this position? To perform the day-to-day job duties of a staff attorney as described above and in the Civil Service job specifications. 24. Indicate specifically how the positions duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed. N/A - Update 25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function? The function of the work area is to routinely handle legal assignments. The staff attorney, under the supervision of his/her supervisors, drafts formal and informal legal opinions and provides legal representation to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Department of Education and Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, as well as agencies, commissions, boards and staff within these Departments. The legal representation includes administrative proceedings and civil litigation in both state and federal courts, including appellate courts. It also includes representation of state officials and employees.  26. In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position.EDUCATION: Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. EXPERIENCE: As described in the applicable Civil Service job specificationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of fundamental subjects of law. Knowledge of research procedures. Ability to prepare briefs and argue cases before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals. Knowledge of court procedures. Knowledge of practices and procedures of the Department of Attorney General. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to use judgment, tact, and discretion. Ability to analyze facts and draw logical conclusions. Ability to maintain accurate records. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position. 27. I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Supervisors Signature DateTO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY 28. Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the employee(s) or supervisor. 29. 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