Administrative Law Specialist 13-16 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4786554) Apply  Administrative Law Specialist 13-16 Salary $32.55 - $69.55 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 2701-25-18-5 Department Treasury Opening Date 01/14/2025 Closing Date 2/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Performs legal research for taxes administered by the Department of Treasury. Drafts Rules, Internal Policy Directives, Revenue Administrative Bulletins, Letter Rulings, Technical Advice Letters, and Position Papers for the Department. Provides technical support to the Department's tax divisions. Provides legal support to the executive office and other bureaus and offices within Treasury, including the Office of Legislative Affairs and the Tax Compliance Bureau. Assists Attorney General staff by providing litigation support where required. Provides legal and policy research assistance within the Department. Presents at various tax conferences throughout the state regarding state taxes. View the full position description here: Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD ALS 13-15.pdf) View the full position description here: Administrative Law Specialist 16 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD ALS 16.pdf) Treasury Careers- Learn more about why Treasury is a Great Place to Work! Required Education and Experience 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. Additional Requirements and Information Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certification Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar. 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 theCouncil on Higher Education Accreditation (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts. (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript\_693831\_7.pdf) 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 theCouncil on Higher Education Accreditation (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) (CHEA). Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) 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. Remote Work: This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. 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. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) 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 will likely occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview. View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AdministrativeLawSpecialist.pdf The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) 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 www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. 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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. 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. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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. Updated: 2/28/24 01 ADMSPL - 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 02 ADMSPL - 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 03 ADMSPL – Please select your level of experience. + None to less than one year of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 13 or Administrative Law Examiner 13, or as an attorney. + At least one year of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 13 or Administrative Law Examiner 13, or at least one year as an attorney. + At least two years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 14 or Administrative Law Examiner 14; or, at least two years of experience as an attorney. + At least 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, at least three years of experience as an attorney. 04 Special Criteria: Please attach a legal writing sample (10 pages or less) to your application, (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) Did you remember to attach your writing sample to your application? + Yes + No 05 How many years of experience do you have analyzing, applying and interpreting federal or state tax laws? + None to less than one year + One to three years + Three to five years + More than five years 06 Please describe your experience analyzing, applying and interpreting federal or state tax laws. If you have no experience, please respond N/A. 07 How many years of experience do you have litigating or supporting litigation? + None to less than one year + One to three years + Three to five years + More than five years 08 Please describe your experience litigating or supporting litigation. If you have no experience, please respond N/A. 09 How many years of experience do you have drafting legislation or regulations? + None to less than one year + One to three years + Three to five years + More than five years 10 How many years of auditing or accounting experience do you have? + None to less than one year + One to three years + Three to five years + More than five years 11 Do you have an accounting degree? + Yes + No 12 Are you are a certified public accountant? + Yes + No 13 Please identify your level of knowledge: Individual Income Tax. + None + Minimal + Good + Expert 14 Please identify your level of knowledge: Corporate Income Tax. + None + Minimal + Good + Expert 15 Please identify your level of knowledge: Sales and Use Tax. + None + Minimal + Good + Expert 16 Please identify your level of knowledge: Property Tax. + None + Minimal + Good + Expert 17 Did you attach your cover letter, detailed resume, and writing sample to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) + Yes + No 18 Did you attach a copy of your OFFICIAL Juris Doctorate Degree transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) + Yes + No 19 If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why. 20 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. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan? + Yes + No 21 Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Treasury Address TreasuryOHR@michigan.gov 430 West Allegan Street Lansing, Michigan, 48922 Phone 517-335-7508 Website https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email