Closing Date: 30th November, 2025

Description:

Online application must contain all detailed education and experience. It will be used as the primary source for the initial review of your application.

This position is responsible for drafting proposed opinions and orders after detailed analysis of the record, policy and law. Responsible for opinions related to the regulatory authority, rules and procedures of the Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission). This position is responsible for performing legal research and analysis relative to a broad variety of laws and legal issues and regulation affecting the Commission.

For the full Administrative Law Specialist 16 Position Description click here (Download PDF reader)
For the full Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15 Position Description click here (Download PDF reader)

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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 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 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:
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

Please attach your official law school transcripts, resume, two professional writing samples of at least 15 pages, and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position.

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

Michigan Public Service Commission is proud to be an equal employment workplace that values inclusion & diversity. In an effort to minimize implicit bias, the Michigan Public Service Commission is removing/protecting applicant personal identifying information. For best results include detailed education and experience in the online application for review. Do not put “see resume” instead of listing duties under your work experience.

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.