Administrative Law Examiner 17

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Administrative Law Examiner 17

Salary

$55.64 - $76.59 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations Available - See Posting for Details, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

6401-26-MOAHR-019 ALE17

Department

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

5/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

Employees in this position function as an advanced specialist administrative law judge with responsibility for presiding over highly complex and sensitive administrative hearings for the Public Service Commission. Rendered decisions are based on findings of fact and legal interpretations and conclusions, with the Commission making the final decision prior to appeal to the courts. Adjudications will frequently involve multiple hearing days and parties and will require extensive independent judgment. The majority of the employee's assignments involve the adjudication of highly complex and sensitive cases in which the decisions rendered have substantial economic and financial impacts across the state including beneficial or adverse impacts on Michigan residents, businesses, and units of government, may involve millions of dollars, and may result in media or legislative interest.

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

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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.

Required Education and Experience

Education

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

Experience

Four years of professional experience in legal work, including two years equivalent to an Administrative Law Examiner P15 or Administrative Law Specialist P15.

Additional Requirements and Information

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, J.D. transcripts, and a recent professional business writing sample from the last 3 years (with confidential information redacted, if necessary).

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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator ( 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

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 at

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 ( 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.

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ADMEXM - 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

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ADMEXM - 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

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ADMEXMSS17 - Do you possess at least four years of post-degree professional experience in legal work, including at least two years equivalent to an Administrative Law Examiner P15 or Administrative Law Specialist P15?

• Yes

• No

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Have you attached official transcripts, cover letter, resume, and a professional writing sample from the last 3 years?

• Yes

• No

  05

To collect recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate your feedback:

• College/University Career Services Office

• College/University Career Fair

• Employee Referral

• GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace

• Handshake

• Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services

• Michigan Works! Agency

• Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.)

• Pure Michigan Talent Connect

• NEOGOV job alert

• Veterans Organization

• X (previously Twitter)

• LinkedIn

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If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran's Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity. If referred by a LARA employee but prefer not to name them, you may simply write, "LARA Employee Referral".

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Address

[email protected]

611 West Ottawa

Lansing, Michigan, 48933

Phone

517-241-1196 517-335-9700

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