• Job Description

  Req#: 5317042
  Salary : $4,114.40 - $5,731.20 Biweekly
  Location : Lansing, MI
  Job Type: Permanent Full Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 2301-26-LSA087
  Department: Department of State
  Opening Date: 04/22/2026
  Closing Date: 5/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
  Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
  
  Job Description
  POSITION DUTIES - This position serves as a recognized legal resource for Legal Services Administration regarding legislative and regulatory issues, within the Department's areas of responsibility including the Michigan Vehicle Code, the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act, and the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act. The incumbent will assist and advise the Chief Legal Director and other Department of State staff, and other interested parties on issues involving these laws and administrative rules. This position also acts as the Department's Freedom of lnformation Act (FOIA) Coordinator and the Regulatory Affairs Officer.
  APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.
  MDOSJOBS
  Required Education and Experience
  Education
  Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
  
  Experience
  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
  The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration.
  To be considered for this position, please attach your official transcript, resume, and cover letter to your application. Failure to attach these documents may result in your application being screened out as incomplete
  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 regarding official transcripts,
  
  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 to for 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.
  Applicant's membership must be in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
  
  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 by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
  
  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.
  
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  Accommodations
  If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the 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.
  More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
  
  Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
  
  Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
  
  Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
  
  Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
  
  Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
  
  Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
  
  Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
  
  Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
  
  Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
  
  Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
  
  Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
  
  Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
  
  Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. 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
  
  Are you related to anyone currently working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  02
  
  If you answered "yes" to question #1, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #1, please enter "none".
  03
  
  Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none".
  04
  
  Do you possess at least a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
  • Yes
  • No
  
  05
  
  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
  
  06
  
  Have you ever been disciplined by the State Bar of Michigan or by any other jurisdiction? If yes, please attach an explanation to your application
  • Yes
  • No
  
  07
  
  Do you possess at least three years of professional experience in legal work, including at least one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist P15 or an Administrative Law Examiner P15; or at least three years of experience as an attorney?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  08
  
  Please select your level of legal experience.
  • None
  • At least one year of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 13 or Administrative Law Examiner 13, or at least one year as an attorney.
  • At least two years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Administrative Law Specialist 14 or Administrative Law Examiner 14; or, at least two years of experience as an attorney.
  • At least 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, at least three years of experience as an attorney.
  
  09
  
  Please select your level of experience analyzing detailed information and composing a written analysis of this information.
  • Less than one year
  • One to two years
  • Three to four years
  • More than five years
  
  10
  
  Please select your level of experience appearing in administrative law hearings. (If any, please describe in your cover letter.)
  • Less than one year
  • One to three years
  • Three to five years
  • More than five years
  
  11
  
  Please select your level of experience practicing law in areas related to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, Administrative Procedures Act, business licensing, administrative law. (If any, please describe in your cover letter.)
  • Less than one year
  • One to two years
  • Three to four years
  • Five or more years
  
  12
  
  Do you have any experience training, mentoring, or otherwise coaching others in support of their work? (If so, please describe in an attached letter.)
  • Yes
  • No
  
  13
  
  Do you have any experience handling correspondences and documents that are sensitive and/or confidential in nature? (If so, please describe in an attached letter.)
  • Yes
  • No
  
  14
  
  Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and if required a copy of an official law school transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
  • Yes
  • No
  
  15
  
  Did you attach a writing sample of 3-10 pages to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
  • Yes
  • No
  
  16
  
  In this position you would be representing the people of the State of Michigan, and not just the interests of any one party. Do you understand and will you abide by the ethical and other implications this brings?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  17
  
  Please select from the options below: (Please 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. Please select all that apply.
  • 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 rating in 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
  
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