Closing Date: 22nd June, 2025
Description:
Job Description:This position hears Public Service Commission (PSC) cases involving electricity, gas, telecommunications, and video/cable. The Administrative Law Examiners (ALEs) assigned to this area of practice preside over contested case hearings and prepare Proposals for Decisions for the Public Service Commission. The case types are frequently complex and may involve utility rates for large portions of the state. The purpose of this position is two-fold. First, the Administrative Law Specialist (ALS) will assist the ALEs organize voluminous exhibits and sort parties' positions. Certain case types have ten or more parties filing pleadings, multiple expert testimonies, and complex mathematical calculations. Second, the ALS will assist the ALEs with assembling the relevant information into a digestible and reliable format. Factual accuracy, legal correctness, and procedural propriety are essential to the position. In addition, the position has a significant legal research component, and the ALS will assist with research and preparation of legal memorandum on past holdings, new legislation, and public policy implications.
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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 that is 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.
Additional Requirements and Information:
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
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.
Additional Requirements and Information:
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
