Administrative Law Specialist 13 - 16
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Administrative Law Specialist 13 - 16
Salary
$69,742.40 - $149,011.20 Annually
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2701-26-18-8
Department
Treasury
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
4/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking an Administrative Law Specialistto perform advanced legal research and analysis for taxes administered under the authority of the Revenue Act. Treasury is looking for a highly skilled legal professional to draft formal legal guidance, including rules, Revenue Administrative Bulletins, Letter Rulings, Technical Advice Letters, and Position Papers.
The specialist will provide high-level technical support to Treasury's tax divisions on complex and often novel legal issues. This position also works closely with the Department's Legislative Liaison by conducting in-depth legal research, drafting intricate and impactful legislation, and providing expert testimony as needed.
In coordination with the Michigan Attorney General's Office, the specialist may assist in litigation by preparing research, analyses, and other supporting materials. Much of the legal research involves issues of first impression, requiring advanced analytical skills, exceptional writing ability, careful statutory interpretation, and precise attention to detail.
This role plays a critical part in navigating complex legal matters and contributes directly to the development, interpretation, and implementation of Michigan tax policy.
Qualifications
Education
Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
Membership in good standing with the Michigan State Bar.
Experience
Experience conducting advanced legal research and analysis, preferably in tax, administrative, regulatory, or statutory law.
Experience drafting legal documents such as formal opinions, rules, legislation, or other interpretive guidance.
Experience interpreting complex statutes, administrative rules, and case law.
Experience explaining legal conclusions to both legal and non-legal audiences.
Knowledge
Knowledge of Michigan tax law, administrative law, and principles of statutory interpretation.
Knowledge of legal research tools and methodologies, including electronic databases.
Knowledge of legislative processes, statutory construction, and administrative rulemaking procedures.
View the complete Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15here (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDADMSPLE%2013-P15.pdf) .
View the complete Administrative Law Specialist 16 here (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ADMSPLAA70N.pdf) .
View the Administrative Law Specialist Job Specification here (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AdministrativeLawSpecialist.pdf) .
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience
Administrative Law Specialist 13
No specific @type or amount is required.
Administrative Law Specialist 14
One year of professional experience in legal work 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 legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 14 or Administrative Law Examiner 14; or, two years of experience as an attorney.
Administrative Law Specialist 16
Three years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist P15 or an Administrative Law Examiner P15; or, three years of experience as an attorney.
Additional Requirements and Information
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of yourJuris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law schoolto your application.(Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Official Transcripts.For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed, the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) . A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=b0798c88b0704c4c8feaf3e3e9d1bf80) .
Foreign Transcripts.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 byCHEA. (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) 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.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan.If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior tobeing appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Hybrid Remote Work. This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For remote work performance, this position requires a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time.
E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Interviews.Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams.
Fingerprints. This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.
AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.
Note: Submitting an application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results. All applicants may monitor the status of their application through their NEOGOV profile.
The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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ADMSPL - Do you possess at least a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
Yes
No
02
ADMSPL - Do you possess a membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar? If so, please provide your member number (P number) in the Certificates/Licenses section of your application.
Yes
No
03
ADMSPL - Please select your level of experience.
None
At least one year of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 13 or Administrative Law Examiner 13, or at least one year as an attorney.
At least two years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 14 or Administrative Law Examiner 14; or, at least two years of experience as an attorney.
At least three years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist P15 or an Administrative Law Examiner P15; or, at least three years of experience as an attorney.
04
How many years of experience do you have analyzing, applying and interpreting federal or state tax laws?
None to less than one year
One to three years
More than three years
05
Please describe your experience analyzing, applying and interpreting federal or state tax laws. If you have no experience, please respond N/A.
06
How many years of experience do you have litigating or supporting litigation?
None to less than one year
One to three years
More than three years
07
Please describe your experience litigating or supporting litigation. If you have no experience, please respond N/A.
08
How many years of experience do you have drafting legislation, regulations, or complex legal memoranda?
None to less than one year
One to three years
More than three years
09
Please describe your experience drafting legislation, regulations, or complex legal memoranda. If you have no experience, please respond N/A.
10
Please identify your level of knowledge of Individual Income Tax.
No experience
Minimal
Good
Expert
11
Please identify your level of knowledge of Corporate Income Tax.
No experience
Minimal
Good
Expert
12
Please identify your level of knowledge of Sales and Use Tax.
No experience
Minimal
Good
Expert
13
Please identify your level of knowledge of Michigan Business Tax.
No experience
Minimal
Good
Expert
14
Please identify your level of knowledge of Motor Fuel Tax.
No experience
Minimal
Good
Expert
15
Please identify your level of knowledge of Tobacco Tax.
No experience
Minimal
Good
Expert
16
How many years of experience do you have in auditing or accounting?
None to less than one year
One to three years
More than three years
17
Are you a certified public accountant?
Yes
No
18
Do you have an accounting degree?
Yes
No
19
Special Criteria: Please provide a legal writing sample (10 pages or less). The writing sample must be solely your own independent work. Did you provide a legal writing sample?
Yes
No
20
Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
21
Did you attach a copy of your Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
22
If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.
23
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?
Yes
No
24
Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?
Yes
No
25
From the options below, which accurately describes your current employment status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department, such as Department of Corrections (DOC) or Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.)
Not a State of Michigan employee (I have never employed by the State)
A current Michigan Department of Treasury employee
A current State of Michigan (non-Treasury) employee
A previous State of Michigan employee
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Treasury
Address
TreasuryOHR@michigan.gov
430 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48922
Phone
517-335-7508
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers
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