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Position Information
Agency Level: State
Agency: Attorney General’s Office
Job Title: Legal Secretary 7-8 – Financial Crimes Division
Job Reference/ID Number: 1101-26-106
Work Location: Detroit, MI
Salary: $23.92 – $31.10 Hourly
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 11/06/2026
Application Deadline: 11/19/2026
Job Description
Job Overview:
Since 2003, the Department of Attorney General has been prosecuting non-custodial parents who refuse to pay their child support obligations as ordered under MCL 750.165. In 2018, the current Division Chief combined the Child Support Unit with the White-Collar Crime Unit, creating the Financial Crimes Division.
The Child Support Unit is unique in that no other prosecuting unit in Michigan provides the same level of justice for victims of this crime at the volume in which the Attorney General oversees. The Unit currently issues approximately 900 Felony warrants annually, which equates to approximately 800-900 arrests and over 5,000 court hearings each year. This level of prosecution equates to recovering over $2,000,000 in unpaid child support each month.
Cases that qualify for prosecution have exhausted all civil remedies and have not succeeded in collecting support for the child in the amount ordered by the court. The Michigan Office of Attorney General is the only Attorney General’s Office in the United States that has statewide prosecution of felony non-support.
This Legal Secretary position is for the Child Support Unit. Candidates should have a passion for civil service in addition to the desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Experience and Education:
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Legal Secretary 7
Two years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including one year equivalent to 6-level administrative support experience.
Legal Secretary E8
Three years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including one year involving legal secretarial practices equivalent to a Legal Secretary 7.
Additional Requirements and Information:
Some positions may require stenographic skills.
Application Instructions:
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LegalSecretary.pdf
Please attach your resume to your application. Failure to do so may result in being screened out.
Apply Here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/5542626/legal-secretary-7-8-financial-crimes-division?department%5B0%5D=Attorney%20General&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&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.
Position Information
Agency Level: State
Agency: Attorney General’s Office
Job Title: Legal Secretary 7-8 – Financial Crimes Division
Job Reference/ID Number: 1101-26-106
Work Location: Detroit, MI
Salary: $23.92 – $31.10 Hourly
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 11/06/2026
Application Deadline: 11/19/2026
Job Description
Job Overview:
Since 2003, the Department of Attorney General has been prosecuting non-custodial parents who refuse to pay their child support obligations as ordered under MCL 750.165. In 2018, the current Division Chief combined the Child Support Unit with the White-Collar Crime Unit, creating the Financial Crimes Division.
The Child Support Unit is unique in that no other prosecuting unit in Michigan provides the same level of justice for victims of this crime at the volume in which the Attorney General oversees. The Unit currently issues approximately 900 Felony warrants annually, which equates to approximately 800-900 arrests and over 5,000 court hearings each year. This level of prosecution equates to recovering over $2,000,000 in unpaid child support each month.
Cases that qualify for prosecution have exhausted all civil remedies and have not succeeded in collecting support for the child in the amount ordered by the court. The Michigan Office of Attorney General is the only Attorney General’s Office in the United States that has statewide prosecution of felony non-support.
This Legal Secretary position is for the Child Support Unit. Candidates should have a passion for civil service in addition to the desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Experience and Education:
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Legal Secretary 7
Two years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including one year equivalent to 6-level administrative support experience.
Legal Secretary E8
Three years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including one year involving legal secretarial practices equivalent to a Legal Secretary 7.
Additional Requirements and Information:
Some positions may require stenographic skills.
Application Instructions:
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LegalSecretary.pdf
Please attach your resume to your application. Failure to do so may result in being screened out.
Apply Here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/5542626/legal-secretary-7-8-financial-crimes-division?department%5B0%5D=Attorney%20General&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant secretary general jobs.
- Advanced degree in public policy, international relations, law, or a related field
- Extensive senior leadership experience managing large cross-functional teams and institutional budgets
- Demonstrated experience in intergovernmental or multilateral policy coordination
- Strong executive communication skills for board-level and public-facing representation
- Experience developing and implementing organizational strategy across complex institutions
- Proficiency in a second major language, particularly French, Spanish, or Arabic
Tips for Your Assistant Secretary General Job Search
Tailor your resume to governance language
Assistant secretary general roles require fluency in institutional governance. Reframe your experience using terms like interagency coordination, multilateral engagement, and executive oversight rather than generic management language your resume will otherwise share with mid-level candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Highlight cross-sector coalition experience
Hiring committees for these roles weigh your ability to align stakeholders across governments, NGOs, and private sector partners. Identify specific coalitions or working groups you led or coordinated and name the institutional types involved, not just the outcomes.
Target organizations by mandate type
An assistant secretary general at a humanitarian body handles completely different priorities than one at a standards body or a regional alliance. Filter openings by organizational mandate so your cover letter and stated priorities actually match what the institution does.
Prepare for scenario-based interview panels
Expect structured panel interviews where each panelist represents a different stakeholder group. Practice scenarios involving competing institutional interests, budget constraints, and politically sensitive communications, since your answers signal how you'll function at the executive interface.
Negotiate scope before title or compensation
At this level, what you control matters as much as what you're called. Before accepting, clarify which divisions or portfolios report to you, what independent budget authority you hold, and how the role interfaces with the secretary general or board.
Assistant Secretary General Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant secretary generals?
Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, MAHLE, and Loomis Group are hiring the most assistant secretary generals right now, with openings concentrated in Nebraska, Missouri, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at this level tend to cluster around institutional headquarters rather than regional offices.
How many assistant secretary general jobs are remote?
About 50% of assistant secretary general openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in policy advisory and strategic coordination functions rather than operational or representative duties that require an in-person institutional presence.
How do you become an assistant secretary general?
Most assistant secretary generals build toward the role through a progression of senior director or deputy director positions within international organizations, government agencies, or large nonprofits. You'll typically need an advanced degree in public policy, international relations, or law, followed by years of demonstrated leadership across interagency or multilateral environments. Executive visibility, a strong professional network within your sector, and a record of leading high-stakes institutional initiatives are what ultimately position candidates competitively.
Can you get an assistant secretary general role with limited senior leadership experience?
It's rare but possible in a narrowly scoped or newly created role at a smaller institution. Organizations building out a new department or policy unit sometimes promote strong internal directors ahead of a traditional career arc. Your best path in without a full executive record is to specialize deeply in a high-demand area like climate policy, cybersecurity governance, or public health coordination, where subject-matter authority can offset years of executive tenure.
What does the assistant secretary general interview process look like?
The process typically runs in three to four stages: an initial screening with HR or a search committee, a competency-based panel interview with senior leadership and board representatives, and often a formal presentation or policy brief assignment that you deliver to a wider audience. Some institutions add a final meeting with the secretary general or executive director before an offer is extended. The entire process can take several months at large organizations.
Where can I find and apply to assistant secretary general jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant secretary general jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and the type of institution you want to work in.
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