Administrative Law Judge (Telework)

Administrative Law JudgeThe Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is currently looking to fill multiple temporary Entry and Line Administrative Law Judge positions for multiple caseloads within multiple divisions. These positions may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, depending on caseload-specific operational needs. Some caseloads require periodic in-person hearings, while Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Work Zone Speed Camera (WZSC) caseloads are full-time telework.Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) are critical to the successful fulfillment of the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) mission. Line ALJs contribute by independently managing an assigned caseload; This is a represented position under the Washington Federation of State Employees - Administrative Law Judges (WFSE ALJ) (2025-27).Applications will be reviewed weekly, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview based on their preferred caseload and the agency's recruitment needs. Applicants who submit complete applications by October 31, 2026, will be considered for the initial round of interviews scheduled for November. Applications received after October 31, 2026, will continue to be reviewed and may be considered for a subsequent round of interviews anticipated in December. You are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible.Social and Health Services DivisionRegulatory & Education DivisionUnemployment Insurance DivisionAbout the Agency: The 1981 Legislature created the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) to offer Washingtonians an independent, fair, and neutral forum to hold administrative hearings on disputed matters referred by state and local government agencies.Fairness and independence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect, performance excellence, integrity.OAH Goals: Performance excellence, convenience & accessibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect, good stewards.OAH Offers: Work that is important and makes a difference, in-house training and professional development opportunities, healthy work/life balance, including remote work options, comprehensive benefits package.Duties include, but are not limited to: managing an assigned workload, maintaining a thorough understanding of statutes, presiding over and ruling on pre-hearing, hearing, and post-hearing matters, using agency equipment and technology systems, making a clear and complete hearing record, writing accurate legal documents, demonstrating judicial demeanor, keeping supervisor timely informed of work progress, following specific work directives of supervisor, maintaining reliable and regular attendance, protecting privileged and confidential information, complying with all office policies, accurately tracking and accounting for case-specific work and non-billable hours, demonstrating respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.Required education and/or experience: an active or judicial membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, five (5) years of experience working as a licensed attorney or one (1) year of full-time experience as an ALJ, clear and effective oral and written communication skills.To begin the online application process, click the green "Apply" button on this announcement on careers.To be considered for this position, you must include the following information in your online application and complete the supplemental questionnaire. Application materials must clearly show how you meet the qualifications for the position in order to be considered. Application must include: an attached letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this position; a completed online application profile that includes education and employment history;