Summary
This job involves acting as a legal expert for Michigan's cannabis regulatory agency, where you'll review violations by licensed marijuana businesses, hold meetings to discuss issues, suggest appropriate penalties, and analyze related laws to ensure fair enforcement.
It's a fast-moving role managing multiple cases while keeping up with changing policies.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with legal knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
This position serves as a legal analyst for the Discipline Resolution Section within the Legal Division of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). This position is responsible for conducting compliance conferences, considering mitigation, and recommending disciplinary sanctions for licensed marijuana businesses whose violations of the marijuana laws or administrative rules have been substantiated. This position is also responsible for analyzing legislation and other legal matters related to the Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), and Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA). Further, this position is responsible for actively managing its caseload of administrative cases and ensuring cases are processed timely and within the Division’s established metrics.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to quickly adapt to policy and priority changes, have a sharp legal focus with meticulous attention to details, appreciate a rapid paced environment, possess strong interpersonal and communications skills, and is open to change and growth.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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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 that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.
Requirements
EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience Departmental Analyst 9No specific type or amount is required.
Departmental Analyst 10One year of professional experience.
Departmental Analyst P11Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
Qualifications
Departmental Analyst 9 - 12
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Information
View the job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdfPlease submit a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
Education: Law degree or Juris Doctorate is preferred.