The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking an Administrative Law Specialist to perform advanced legal research and analysis for taxes administered under the authority of the Revenue Act. Treasury is looking for a highly skilled legal professional to draft formal legal guidance, including rules, Revenue Administrative Bulletins, Letter Rulings, Technical Advice Letters, and Position Papers.
The specialist will provide high-level technical support to Treasury’s tax divisions on complex and often novel legal issues. This position also works closely with the Department’s Legislative Liaison by conducting in-depth legal research, drafting intricate and impactful legislation, and providing expert testimony as needed.
In coordination with the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, the specialist may assist in litigation by preparing research, analyses, and other supporting materials. Much of the legal research involves issues of first impression, requiring advanced analytical skills, exceptional writing ability, careful statutory interpretation, and precise attention to detail.
This role plays a critical part in navigating complex legal matters and contributes directly to the development, interpretation, and implementation of Michigan tax policy.
Qualifications
Education
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing with the Michigan State Bar.
Experience
• Experience conducting advanced legal research and analysis, preferably in tax, administrative, regulatory, or statutory law.
• Experience drafting legal documents such as formal opinions, rules, legislation, or other interpretive guidance.
• Experience interpreting complex statutes, administrative rules, and case law.
• Experience explaining legal conclusions to both legal and non-legal audiences.
Knowledge
• Knowledge of Michigan tax law, administrative law, and principles of statutory interpretation.
• Knowledge of legal research tools and methodologies, including electronic databases.
• Knowledge of legislative processes, statutory construction, and administrative rulemaking procedures.
