Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15 - Central Office en State of Michigan, MI

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This Administrative Law Specialist position within Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) provides specialized legal and administrative support focused on the unique legal and regulatory framework governing vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities in Michigan. The incumbent will apply a deep understanding of federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to the Rehabilitation Act, the American with Disabilities Act and other relevant legislation to ensure MRS operation and service delivery are legally sound and in compliance. This role involves providing expert consultation, conducting legal research and analysis, developing and implementing policies and procedures specific to MRS.

This position is located within MRS and serves as the statewide legal specialist. The position is responsible for a range of assignments providing fact and/or legal interpretations at an entry level. Provides legal support to the bureau performing legal research and analysis relative to a broad variety of laws, policies and legal issues.

In addition, this position serves as the liaison between MRS and the Michigan Attorney General's Office. The Attorney General and designated Assistant Attorneys General provide attorney/client privileged legal advice to state agencies and officers and represent them in court. This position will collaborate with the Department of Attorney General and does not provide those services on behalf of the agency. This position works closely with the MRS policy unit to participate in any legal consultation. This position is a statewide legal specialist supporting national efforts to address disability rights, funding opportunities, and RSA guidelines. This position conducts research and reviews other states' approaches to VR services. The position is also responsible for responding to requests for legal research, court hearings, appeals and complex VR customer cases. Serves as a liaison among Michigan Attorney General staff to implement court orders and rulings, attend hearings, and provide guidance to the Bureau Director on bureau policies and mandates. Additional responsibilities include the provision of guidance to district level staff, managers, and Division Directors. The position also includes the authoring of memoranda, as directed by the Bureau and Division Director, for use with policy setting agendas as well as other duties assigned.

There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

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Position Duties

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.

Other Qualifications

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO.  For more information regarding official transcripts, click here.

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 the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (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.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity 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.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AdministrativeLawSpecialist.pdf