Administrative Law Examiner 13-P15 (Limited-Term)

State of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veteran-Friendly Employer

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Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking an experienced Administrative Law Examiner to preside over a full range of administrative hearings and to render decisions based on factual findings and legal interpretations. The primary case type is unemployment appeals, with independence in judgment and impact on services and programs.

The role emphasizes excellence in customer service, continuous improvement, and adherence to state policies, including campus-wide veteran-friendly recognition.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
• Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Preside over administrative hearings related to department rules and procedures.
• Render decisions based on findings of fact and legal interpretations.
• Handle unemployment appeals as a primary case type.

Skills

Administrative Law

Legal interpretation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Description

This position functions as an experienced administrative law examiner with responsibility for presiding over and performing a full range of administrative hearings relating to the regulatory authority, rules, and procedures of the assigned department or agency. Extensive independent judgment is used to make decisions in carrying out assignments that have substantial impact on services or programs. Rendered decisions are based on findings of fact and/or legal interpretations and conclusions. Primary, though not exclusive, case type is unemployment appeals.

Job Description

This position functions as an experienced administrative law examiner with responsibility for presiding over and performing a full range of administrative hearings relating to the regulatory authority, rules, and procedures of the assigned department or agency. Extensive independent judgment is used to make decisions in carrying out assignments that have substantial impact on services or programs. Rendered decisions are based on findings of fact and/or legal interpretations and conclusions. Primary, though not exclusive, case type is unemployment appeals.

LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara , LinkedIn , Facebook , and YouTube .

Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Experience And Education

Education

Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.

Experience

• Administrative Law Examiner 13
• No specific type or amount is required.
• Administrative Law Examiner 14
• One year of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Administrative Law Examiner 13 or Administrative Law Specialist 13, or one year of experience as an attorney.
• Administrative Law Examiner P15
• Two years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Examiner 14 or Administrative Law Specialist 14, or two years of experience as an attorney.

Additional Requirements And Information

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

This position may be extended by up to one additional year based on operational needs and performance, with no guarantee. This position also provides access to other internal postings within MOAHR.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.