Administrative Law Judge

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

• 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 Federal and Arizona law to the facts adduced at the hearing.
• Respond immediately to work-related communications throughout the workday.

• Monday-Friday only, Work occurs during Arizona business hours.
• 100% Remote - Out-of-state candidates are acceptable
• Out-of-state candidates will be expected to use their own computers and other hardware. Virtual desktop will be used and access to software will be through Virtual Desktop.
• Please submit a writing sample with application.
• Tentative start date will be dependent upon interviews conducted, onboarding completed, and the state agency issuing a PO. 
• 100% Remote - Out of state candidates are acceptable. 
• JD Degree is required. Candidates submitted without this degree will be denied.           

• 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 federal and state 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

• Previous experience serving as a hearing officer in administrative hearings.
• Graduation from an accredited undergraduate university or college.
• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Located in Arizona.
• Membership and maintain good standing with any state Bar Association

• Experience working as an administrative hearing officer.