Closing Date: 11th March, 2026
Description:
Job Description:This position conducts formal administrative hearings for prisoners in the following areas: (1) Misconduct violations (primarily Class I); (2) Classification to segregation; (3) Legal Property; (4) Visitor restrictions; (5) High or very high risk classifications; and (6) Other administrative hearings as assigned.
For the full position description click here (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/6401ADMEXMEA08N2252026.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara, LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/michiganlara), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/michiganLARA/), and YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/user/MichiganLARA)
Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.
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 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:
For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara, LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/michiganlara), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/michiganLARA/), and YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/user/MichiganLARA)
Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.
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 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:
Administrative Law Examiner 13
No specific type or amount is required.
Administrative Law Examiner 14
One year of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Administrative Law Examiner 13 or Administrative Law Specialist 13, or one year of experience as an attorney.
Administrative Law Examiner P15
Two years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Examiner 14 or Administrative Law Specialist 14, or two years of experience as an attorney.
Additional Requirements and Information:
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, official J.D. transcripts, and a recent professional business writing sample from the last 3 years (with confidential information redacted, if necessary).
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AdministrativeLawExaminer.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Accommodations:
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
No specific type or amount is required.
Administrative Law Examiner 14
One year of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Administrative Law Examiner 13 or Administrative Law Specialist 13, or one year of experience as an attorney.
Administrative Law Examiner P15
Two years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Examiner 14 or Administrative Law Specialist 14, or two years of experience as an attorney.
Additional Requirements and Information:
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, official J.D. transcripts, and a recent professional business writing sample from the last 3 years (with confidential information redacted, if necessary).
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AdministrativeLawExaminer.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Accommodations:
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
