Administrative Law Examiner 17

State of Michigan • Multiple Locations Available - See Posting for Details, MI

10h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
• Four years of professional experience in legal work.
• Two years of experience equivalent to an Administrative Law Examiner P15 or Administrative Law Specialist P15.
• Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
• Submission of 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).

Responsibilities

• Preside over highly complex and sensitive administrative hearings for the Public Service Commission.
• Render decisions based on findings of fact and legal interpretations and conclusions.
• Adjudicate cases that frequently involve multiple hearing days and parties.
• Exercise extensive independent judgment in case adjudication.
• Handle cases with substantial economic and financial impacts across the state, potentially involving millions of dollars and media or legislative interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree