The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking an Administrative Law Specialist to 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.
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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.
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school 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, 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 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.
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.