Administrative Law Judge

Administrative Law Judge

Under supervision of the CSD Director, the Administrative Law Judge reviews records, conducts hearings, determines pertinent issues, and issues decisions in accordance to the CSD rules set forth in Oklahoma Administrative Code, Progressive Discipline Standards, and other pertinent Oklahoma statutes, to the party participants regarding cases before the Civil Service Division ("CSD").

Typical Functions

• Conducts assigned hearings.
• Determines if there is a preponderance of evidence to support granting or denying a complaint or grievance in accordance with Federal and State laws, CSD rules and regulations, court decisions, and additional established precedents.
• Manages all aspects of the hearing as well as the courtroom environment, including but not limited to:
• Courtroom decorum
• Directing parties
• Ruling on objections, emergencies, continuances, and admissibility of evidence
• Ruling on motions as well as the merits of a case.
• Administering oaths for formal hearings
• Questioning witnesses when appropriate.
• Reviewing oral and written testimony
• Determining elements of complete case record.
• Issues written recommendations that clearly set forth facts, relevant legal standard, jurisdiction, and legal conclusions. Written recommendations are to be of high quality, timely completed and judicially consistent. Issues recommendations based upon applicable provisions of law, evidence, and testimony. Determines elements of a complete case record and affords due process to all parties in a case. Establishes findings of fact on evidence in the record and conducts any necessary research to determine conclusions of law.
• Attends and conducts educational training in areas of law under the authority of CSD, as well as general jurisdiction and judicial proceedings.
• Provides information regarding matters over which CSD has jurisdiction.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Education and Experience

• Must be a licensed member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• At least five (5) years of Litigation and/or Administrative Law experience.
• Significant experience with legal research and writing.
• Experience using critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated use and understanding of Office 365 or similar technology.
• Experience using courtroom technology systems.
• Must be a self-starter that can manage his/her own workload with minimal supervision.
• Preferred candidates will have experience with law enforcement. These areas include but are not limited to include grievances and employment matters.
• Preferred candidates will also have experience with administrative (government) and employment law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal principles and their application; legal research methods; courtroom management and procedure; State statutes, rules and regulations which govern such operations; administrative and constitutional law; principles of judicial writing; and rules of evidence.
• Skills in performing research; analyzing and applying legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems; presenting Findings of Fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in oral and written form; proficient communication skills to correspond involving the explanation of legal matters in layman's terms; operating technology in the virtual and physical courtroom; and editing legal documents, such as reports and orders.

All hearings shall be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. All Administrative Law Judges will need to be able to hear cases in the virtual setting.

If an in-person hearing is requested, then the in-person hearing shall be held in the Denver Davison Building in Oklahoma City. All Administrative Law Judges hired must be able to travel to in-person hearings, if necessary. Hearings may be scheduled Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm. This schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

Conditions of Employment

• Contingent on a favorable background check
• Must maintain being a licensed member of the Oklahoma Bar Association in good standing.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing to travel if necessary to hear cases if you are not local to Oklahoma City.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.