Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15 - Litigation & Enforcement Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4848490) Apply  Administrative Law Specialist 13-P15 - Litigation & Enforcement Specialist Salary $2,604.00 - $4,900.80 Biweekly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 2301-25-BOE058 Department Department of State Opening Date 03/11/2025 Closing Date 3/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description This position serves as a Litigation and Enforcement Specialist in the Regulatory Litigation & Enforcement Section conducting preliminary investigations of enforcement and compliance actions brought by the Bureau of Elections under the Michigan Election Law, Michigan Campaign Finance Act, Michigan Lobby Registration Act, Michigan Law on Notarial Acts, and other issues involving the Bureau of Elections. The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing cases to determine validity of potential compliance and enforcement actions and conducting investigations, where appropriate. This position will also coordinate with the Department of Attorney General to provide assistance with litigation matters brought against the Bureau of Elections, Director of Elections, Board of State Canvassers, or other legal matters involving the Bureau of Elections. Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDBOE058.pdf) MDOSJOBS 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 Requires membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar. **Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. **Please attach one of the following to your application: a legal memo, pleading, opinion, or administrative determination that you have drafted. **Please attach a copy of your official college transcripts in order to determine your eligibility. As outlined by Civil Service, an official transcript must bear the applicant’s name, college, or university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, or letterhead), date and name of the conferred degree and registrar’s signature. Transcripts that do not meet these requirements are considered unofficial. For more information regardingofficial transcripts,click here(Download PDF reader). 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 the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go toevaluatorsfor 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. You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted bythe Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.ivil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. Job Specification (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AdministrativeLawSpecialist\_13381\_7.pdf) 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. 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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, you must attach a copy of your official transcripts to determine your eligibility. + 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 How many years of experience do you have drafting legal pleadings, motions, briefs, or other legal documents? + None + Less than 1 year + 1 - 3 years + 3-5 years + 3 or more years 04 If you indicated you have experience drafting legal pleadings, motions, briefs, or other legal documents, please describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none". 05 How many years of experience do you have with discovery, including e-discovery and document review? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + More than 5 years 06 If you indicated you have experience with discovery, please describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please type "none." 07 How many years of experience do you have responding to subpoenas or similar requests? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + More than 5 years 08 If you indicated you have experience responding to subpoenas or similar requests, please describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please type "none." 09 How many years of experience do you have reviewing documents or pleadings to determine whether violations have occurred? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + More than 5 years 10 If you indicated you have experience reviewing documents or pleadings to determine whether violations have occured, please describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none." 11 How many years of experience do you have with the Michigan Election Law or Campaign Finance Act? + None + Less than 1 year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + More than 5 years 12 If you indicated you have experience with the Michigan Election Law or Campaign Finance Act, please describe your experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none." 13 Did you remember to attach your resume, cover letter, and copy of your official college transcript and provide your member number (P number) in the Certificates/Licenses section of your application (if applicable)? + Yes + No 14 Are you a current BOE staff member or contractor? + Yes + No 15 All listed supervisors/employers may be contacted for reference checks. If your NEOGOV application indicates that they cannot be contacted, please document the reason in the work experience box of the NEOGOV application, under the "reasons for leaving" box(es). You will then need to provide the names, phone numbers and relationship (i.e.. Former Team Lead) of two to three professionals below. If you have indicated that all listed supervisors/employers may be contacted, please enter "none". 16 Due to the nature of this position, the Michigan Department of State conducts comprehensive background checks that will require the candidate to be subjected to, and not limited by, criminal history review, drug testing, and reference checks. Do you accept and comply to these background check requirements? + Yes + No 17 Please select all that apply from the options below: (Note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS. + I have been dismissed within the last two years + I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years + I have been suspended without pay within the last two years + I have received an unsatisfactory performance rating within the last two years + I have received a written reprimand within the last two years + I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years + I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Department of State Address SOSEmployment@michigan.gov P.O. Box 30775 Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email