Administrative Law Specialist 13-15, 16

The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking a highly skilled legal professional to perform advanced legal research and analysis related to taxes administered under the authority of the Revenue Act. This position plays a critical role in shaping tax policy and supporting legal compliance across the Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts complex legal research on tax issues, often involving matters of first impression.
• Drafts authoritative legal documents, including:
  • Administrative rules
  • Revenue Administrative Bulletins (RABs)
  • Letter Rulings
  • Technical Advice Letters
  • Position Papers
• Provides expert legal guidance and technical support to the Department’s tax divisions on intricate legal matters.
• Collaborates with the Department’s Legislative Liaison to:
  • Draft complex legislation
  • Provide in-depth legal analysis
  • Deliver expert testimony before legislative bodies
• Assists the Michigan Attorney General’s Office by offering litigation support on tax-related cases.
• Ensures all legal writing is precise, well-reasoned, and adheres to the highest standards of clarity and detail.
  
  

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Education

Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. 
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

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.

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to 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 (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts.

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 by 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.

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 to being 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 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 providedto 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 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. 

Accommodations
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.