Workers’ Compensation Judge

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge, the Administrative Law Judge is assigned to hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations relating to workers' compensation and related laws and does other related work within the Division of Workers' Compensation. Working Conditions This position is located at: 320 W. 4th Street, 9th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1954. The incumbent works in an air‑conditioned office building with natural and artificial lighting as well as temperature control. In addition, the incumbent will perform work in private offices or court rooms. The position is required to work extensively on computers as necessary for drafting documents, conducting research, drafting email communication, and other purposes. Special Requirements The Administrative Law Judge must adhere to the California Code of Judicial Ethics and be a member of the State Bar of California. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 7/21/2026. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please visit To be considered for this Administrative Law Judge job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3. Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this job posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below. Address for Mailing Application Packages Department of Industrial Relations Cert Mailing Address Sacramento Attn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit 1416 9th Street, 13th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages Department of Industrial Relations Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit 1416 9th Street, 13th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Required Application Package Documents Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included but is not required. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr