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This position functions 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. This position is responsible for assignments with significantly greater complexity than those assigned at the experienced level. Extensive independent judgment is used to make decisions in carrying out assignments that have substantial impact on services or programs. Serve as a senior level adjudicator with jurisdiction over assigned caseload of cases handled by the General Adjudication section within the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules (MOAHR). These cases may require coordination with other state and federal agencies and may involve local units of government. Cases could involve multiple hearing days with multiple items in contention and will have significant financial impacts. Given the nature of the disputes involved, cases could result in media or legislative interest. For the full position description click [here](https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ADMEXMAA90NPD792026.pdf) 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 https://www.michigan.gov/lara, [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/michiganlara), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/michiganLARA/), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/MichiganLARA). 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 that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out. Education Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. **Experience** Three years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Examiner P15 or Administrative Law Specialist P15. Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar is required. 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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$51 – $72/yr
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