Administrative Law Judge

Conduct multiple telephonic hearings each day, take testimony, make evidentiary rulings, develop a complete hearing, and control the course of the hearing while maintaining judicial temperament and decorum among parties. Review case files and/or hearing record in preparation for hearing. Ensure proper legal notice to the parties of the time, date and place of hearing, and ensure the proper issues are noticed. Timely draft and issue final decisions applying client law to the facts adduced at the hearing. Respond immediately to work-related communications throughout the workday. Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent time management skills. Must be able to complete high volume of cases within tightly prescribed timelines. Ability to write clearly and plainly about complex legal issues. Extensive working knowledge of, or the ability to learn and apply, the rules of evidence, rules of administrative procedure, rules of judicial and legal ethics and due process requirements. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the client laws and regulations applicable to various administrative programs. Understand human behavior and psychology. Working knowledge of word processing software, communications software and the ability to learn proprietary applications required for the position. Be an active listener. Analyze and synthesize complex information from various sources quickly. Diplomatically control and minimize conflict between parties Preferred Candidate will have: Previous experience serving as a hearing officer in administrative hearings. Graduation from an accredited undergraduate university or college. Graduation from an accredited law school. Membership and maintain good standing with any state Bar Association Notes: 100% Remote Monday-Friday only, Work occurs during client business hours. VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. VIVA