Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15 - Staff Attorney

Full Job Description

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve.

Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities.

Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

The position performs various legal related functions for the agency mostly related to cases filed under the agency statutes (Public Employment Relations Act (PERA), Labor Relations and Mediation Act (LMA), Act 312) and other laws and legal authority that regulates the collective bargaining relationships between employers (public and some private sector), unions and employees.

The position mainly performs legal research, legal memos, drafts and finalizes MERC decisions and orders for approval of the Commission and assists in managing the Commission’s case docket.

Position Description - Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15

1. 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.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants being interviewed will be notified of the results.

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is Detroit Cadillac Place.

Based on operational needs, policy limits, and continued satisfactory performance, a request for a hybrid work schedule will be considered for 3 days in the Detroit office, 2 days remote.

Selected candidates who have been approved hybrid or remote work schedules must complete that work within Michigan.

If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Employees will be provided SOM issued computers to perform State work. Phones may be provided for necessary communications.

When working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: Secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.

2. High-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
3. Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Requirements

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

Experience

This position has a Selective Position Requirement (SPR) that requires the incumbent to have labor relations or labor law experience.

Administrative Law Specialist 13
Six months of experience in labor relations or labor law.

Administrative Law Specialist 14
One year of professional experience in labor relations or labor law equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 13 or Administrative Law Examiner 13, or as an attorney.

Administrative Law Specialist P15
Two years of professional experience in labor relations or labor law, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 14 or Administrative Law Examiner 14; or, two years of experience as an attorney.

Additional Information

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application.

For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO.

For more information regarding official transcripts, click here.

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.

educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials.

Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment.

Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks.

Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AdministrativeLawSpecialist.pdf