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Administrative Law Examiner 13-P15
State of Michigan
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$32.55 - $61.26
per hour
Type
Closes
March 9, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves acting as a judge in administrative hearings for government regulations, mainly handling unemployment appeals, where you listen to cases, review evidence, and make decisions based on facts and laws.
It's ideal for lawyers with some experience in legal work who enjoy fair dispute resolution in a public service setting. The role supports Michigan's regulatory department and values veterans.
Key Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar
- For level 13: No specific experience required
- For level 14: One year of professional legal experience equivalent to Administrative Law Examiner 13, Administrative Law Specialist 13, or as an attorney
- For level P15: Two years of professional legal experience, including one year equivalent to Administrative Law Examiner 14 or Administrative Law Specialist 14, or two years as an attorney
- Ability to preside over complex and non-complex administrative hearings
- Submit resume, cover letter, official J.D. transcripts, and a recent professional writing sample
Full Job Description
This position function as an administrative law examiner with responsibility for presiding over complex and non-complex administrative hearings relating to the regulatory authority, rules, and procedures of the assigned department or agency. Rendered decisions are based on findings of fact and/or legal interpretations and conclusions. Primary, though not exclusive, case type is unemployment appeals.
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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.
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.
Requirements
EducationPossession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Administrative Law Examiner 14One 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.
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 Information
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, official J.D. transcripts, and a recent professional business writing sample from the last 3 years (with confidential information redacted, if necessary).
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AdministrativeLawExaminer.pdf
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