Administrative Law Specialist 13-16

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as a staff attorney in the Office of General Counsel's Enforcement Section. This is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan's insurance and financial services industries.

NOTE: This position is being re-posted. If you have already applied, there is no need to apply again in order to be considered.

The right candidate will represent DIFS in administrative enforcement actions against regulated individuals and entities. Responsibilities include drafting of Notices of Opportunity to Show Compliance and Administrative Complaints, conducting informal conferences with respondents, engaging in settlement negotiations, and representing DIFS at enforcement hearings before the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules. This candidate must be able to synthesize, analyze, and interpret the many diverse statutes governing the insurance and financial services industries and accordingly draft clear, concise, and effective legal memoranda, pleadings, orders, and settlement agreements.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Skills, knowledge, and abilities to successfully represent the Department in administrative enforcement proceedings, including negotiations with opposing counsel and appearances before Administrative Law Judges.

• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.

• The ability to produce high-quality written memoranda, briefs, and legal pleadings in a time-sensitive environment.

• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgment and decision making.

• The ability to work both independently and as part of team.

• Experience in both litigation and administrative law preferred.

Other job features:

• Participation in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training.

• DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer. 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.

• This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

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Work Location: This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan, with the possibility for a hybrid work schedule where you would work from home up to three days per week, following a training period if approved.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, copy of official transcripts, and a legal writing sample.

An "official college transcript" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed, and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to DIFS.

Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

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.

Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

View the entire job specification at:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AdministrativeLawSpecialist_13381_7.pdf