Administrative Law Examiner

Job Description

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.

LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

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.

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  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.

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

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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.

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…