Attorney Jobs in Michigan
Attorney jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with strong demand from entry-level associates through senior partners concentrated in corporate law, litigation, healthcare compliance, and municipal government. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor the largest hiring volumes, with major employers including General Motors, Henry Ford Health, and Honigman LLP maintaining substantial legal teams in the state. Labor and employment law, real estate transactions, and criminal defense are among the most sought-after specializations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top cityDetroit, MI
Cities hiring26
Work type46% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree in law
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WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI
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Business Immigration Associate Attorney (5-7+ years) - Detroit (Remote)
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Fragomen
Business Immigration Associate Attorney (5-7+ years) - Detroit (Remote)
Detroit, Michigan
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Criminal Division - Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
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County of Kent
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Sumner & Associates
Associate Attorney
Rochester Hills, Michigan
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Staff Attorney II
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Macomb County Government
Staff Attorney II
Macomb County, MI
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Staff Attorney
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI·Washtenaw County, MI
Job functions:
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
DATE:
11/2/26
STATUS:
Regular, Full Time
SALARY RANGE:
$76,70546 - $115,172.72
TITLE:
STAFF ATTORNEY
GRADE:
118
LOCATION:
101 E. Huron
UNION AFFILIATION:
AFSCME 2733 Unit C
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, performs complex administrative and legal work, drafts motions and proposed orders, conducts custody, parenting time, and child support investigations and issues recommendations to the court. Appears in court on behalf of FOC as needed for motions or hearings. Appears in court on behalf of FOC on non-payment of support and takes enforcement action on child support, medical support/reimbursement, parenting time, and intergovernmental issues.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Duties:
- Conducts investigations on custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, domicile, school placement, or other issues referred by the court, and issues a report and recommendation.
- Interviews involved parties, including children, to obtain case information and develop an accurate account of the case; examines various records for supportive data.
- Conducts mediations and/or joint meetings on custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, domicile, school placement, or other issues as referred by the court or requested by parties within Michigan law.
- Monitors relevant objection period for issued recommendations and sends orders to the court upon completion of the objection period or objection hearing.
- Communicates with parties, attorneys, and court staff regarding scheduling for FOC hearings and appointments, and objection filings or objection periods pertaining to FOC recommendations.
- Reviews case and/or reports generated by FOC and/or OCS systems to determine eligibility for administrative child support reviews in compliance with Michigan law and office policy.
- Reviews and calculates child support.
- Reviews and approves Judgments of Divorce and other domestic orders submitted by outside attorneys and pro per litigants.
- Meet with litigants to gather case information, answer questions, respond to complaints, or resolve problems. Meetings may be held in the FOC office, courtroom, jail, or other designated locations.
- Completes various special projects, which require professional legal skills, as requested by a Trial Court Judge or the Friend of the Court.
- Conducts show cause hearings for non-payment of support, parenting time, and medical support.
- Prepares and appears in court on motions on behalf of Friend of the Court as needed.
- Prepares orders as requested by a Trial Court Judge or the Friend of the Court.
- Appears in court and provides recommendations on various topics.
- Review files to determine proper service prior to issuing a bench warrant.
- Reviews objections and other issues related to bankruptcy, credit reporting, passports, and bank liens to determine the appropriate enforcement action.
- Processes parenting time enforcement requests and takes appropriate action pursuant to statute.
- Conducts joint meetings regarding child support reviews and/or enforcement matters such as parenting time denials, bond forfeiture, arrears payment plans, medical reimbursements, and other miscellaneous enforcement matters.
- Works on reports to improve FOC performance measures and case accuracy assigned by management.
- Provides backup assistance of a legal nature to clerical and professional staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of modern principles and practice of law and of local, State and Federal laws.
- Knowledge of functions and procedures of the Friend of the Court.
- Knowledge and skill analyzing and researching statutes, case law and interpreting legal documents.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Proficient skills using Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
- Skills in exercising sound judgment and decision making in accordance with policies and procedures; ability to research and problem solve independently; knowledge of County operations and functions; ability to prioritize and time manage; handle stressful situations, provide effective and friendly customer service; support the Court's mission and values; ability to think critically where necessary.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to work with adverse parties to reach productive resolutions to issues.
- Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others such as Court and County officials, employees, vendors, and the public.
- Communicating effectively with litigants, including children (interviewing and writing skills).
- Performs effectively under stress, attaining precise set limits, tolerances, and standards.
- Position may require use of personal vehicle.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Certified Domestic Relations Mediation Training Certificate within one year of hire.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Pursuant to MCL 15.651 - 15.654, Public Employee Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Check Act, all IV-D staff will be subjected to a fingerprint-based background investigation.
Additional satisfactory background check if requested by a partnering agency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone. Duties may require an employee to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
EDUCATION
Possession of a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.
EXPERIENCE
One year of family law experience is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above, and specific job-related knowledge will be needed for successful job performance.
FILING DEADLINE: 11/24/26
CONTROL NUMBER: 2611-2840-3212-0004
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI
Staff Attorney
Washtenaw County, MI
New 20h ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Job Description
DATE:
11/2/26
STATUS:
Regular, Full Time
SALARY RANGE:
$76,70546 - $115,172.72
TITLE:
STAFF ATTORNEY
GRADE:
118
LOCATION:
101 E. Huron
UNION AFFILIATION:
AFSCME 2733 Unit C
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, performs complex administrative and legal work, drafts motions and proposed orders, conducts custody, parenting time, and child support investigations and issues recommendations to the court. Appears in court on behalf of FOC as needed for motions or hearings. Appears in court on behalf of FOC on non-payment of support and takes enforcement action on child support, medical support/reimbursement, parenting time, and intergovernmental issues.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Duties:
- Conducts investigations on custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, domicile, school placement, or other issues referred by the court, and issues a report and recommendation.
- Interviews involved parties, including children, to obtain case information and develop an accurate account of the case; examines various records for supportive data.
- Conducts mediations and/or joint meetings on custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, domicile, school placement, or other issues as referred by the court or requested by parties within Michigan law.
- Monitors relevant objection period for issued recommendations and sends orders to the court upon completion of the objection period or objection hearing.
- Communicates with parties, attorneys, and court staff regarding scheduling for FOC hearings and appointments, and objection filings or objection periods pertaining to FOC recommendations.
- Reviews case and/or reports generated by FOC and/or OCS systems to determine eligibility for administrative child support reviews in compliance with Michigan law and office policy.
- Reviews and calculates child support.
- Reviews and approves Judgments of Divorce and other domestic orders submitted by outside attorneys and pro per litigants.
- Meet with litigants to gather case information, answer questions, respond to complaints, or resolve problems. Meetings may be held in the FOC office, courtroom, jail, or other designated locations.
- Completes various special projects, which require professional legal skills, as requested by a Trial Court Judge or the Friend of the Court.
- Conducts show cause hearings for non-payment of support, parenting time, and medical support.
- Prepares and appears in court on motions on behalf of Friend of the Court as needed.
- Prepares orders as requested by a Trial Court Judge or the Friend of the Court.
- Appears in court and provides recommendations on various topics.
- Review files to determine proper service prior to issuing a bench warrant.
- Reviews objections and other issues related to bankruptcy, credit reporting, passports, and bank liens to determine the appropriate enforcement action.
- Processes parenting time enforcement requests and takes appropriate action pursuant to statute.
- Conducts joint meetings regarding child support reviews and/or enforcement matters such as parenting time denials, bond forfeiture, arrears payment plans, medical reimbursements, and other miscellaneous enforcement matters.
- Works on reports to improve FOC performance measures and case accuracy assigned by management.
- Provides backup assistance of a legal nature to clerical and professional staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of modern principles and practice of law and of local, State and Federal laws.
- Knowledge of functions and procedures of the Friend of the Court.
- Knowledge and skill analyzing and researching statutes, case law and interpreting legal documents.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Proficient skills using Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
- Skills in exercising sound judgment and decision making in accordance with policies and procedures; ability to research and problem solve independently; knowledge of County operations and functions; ability to prioritize and time manage; handle stressful situations, provide effective and friendly customer service; support the Court's mission and values; ability to think critically where necessary.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to work with adverse parties to reach productive resolutions to issues.
- Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others such as Court and County officials, employees, vendors, and the public.
- Communicating effectively with litigants, including children (interviewing and writing skills).
- Performs effectively under stress, attaining precise set limits, tolerances, and standards.
- Position may require use of personal vehicle.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Certified Domestic Relations Mediation Training Certificate within one year of hire.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Pursuant to MCL 15.651 - 15.654, Public Employee Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Check Act, all IV-D staff will be subjected to a fingerprint-based background investigation.
Additional satisfactory background check if requested by a partnering agency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone. Duties may require an employee to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
EDUCATION
Possession of a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.
EXPERIENCE
One year of family law experience is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above, and specific job-related knowledge will be needed for successful job performance.
FILING DEADLINE: 11/24/26
CONTROL NUMBER: 2611-2840-3212-0004
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Detroit
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1 jobEast Lansing
1 jobMount Clemens
1 jobTraverse City
1 jobMadison Heights
1 jobRochester Hills
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1 jobAttorney Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan10
- BODMAN6
- Fragomen3
- CURE Auto Insurance3
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in attorney jobs across Michigan.
- Active membership in the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Passage of the Michigan Bar Examination or admission by motion
- Prior experience in corporate, litigation, or regulatory legal practice preferred
- Strong legal research and written advocacy skills using Westlaw or Lexis
- Ability to manage caseloads independently and meet court filing deadlines
Attorney Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a attorney in Michigan?
To practice as an attorney in Michigan, you must graduate from an ABA-accredited law school, pass the Michigan Bar Examination administered by the Michigan Board of Law Examiners, and be admitted to the State Bar of Michigan. Michigan also accepts admission by motion for experienced attorneys licensed in other states who meet eligibility requirements. Once admitted, you must comply with annual continuing legal education requirements to maintain active standing.
How much do attorneys make in Michigan?
Attorneys in Michigan earn a median of about $130,520 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,180 for the lowest 10% to over $238,370 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire attorneys in Michigan?
Employers hiring attorneys in Michigan right now include Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, BODMAN, and Fragomen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive manufacturers, large hospital systems, and state government agencies creates sustained demand for in-house counsel and outside legal firms alike.
Which Michigan cities have the most attorney jobs?
Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Farmington Hills have the most attorney openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, automotive industry legal departments, and federal and state courts, while Grand Rapids draws demand from healthcare and manufacturing employers, and Lansing generates steady openings through state government agencies and regulatory bodies.
Are there remote attorney jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because much attorney work involves court appearances, depositions, and in-person client meetings. About 54% of attorney openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Transactional roles such as contract review, compliance counseling, and legal research tend to offer the most flexibility for remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a attorney in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a law clerk or associate position at a Michigan firm or public employer before or immediately after bar admission. Large Michigan institutions such as the Michigan Attorney General's Office, Wayne County courts, and regional firms like Warner Norcross and Judd run structured associate programs for new graduates. Lateral entry from paralegal or compliance analyst roles can also open doors, and completing a Michigan-focused law school clinic or externship strengthens applications considerably.
Where can I find and apply to attorney jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to attorney jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across practice areas, firm sizes, and locations throughout the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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