ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
State of California - West Sacramento, CA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
This position is eligible for telework two (2) days a week, in accordance with DGS's Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Excellence in the Business of Government! Come join a team that creates: A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship. A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes. An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department. Range A: Under direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (Sup ALJ) in the General Jurisdiction (GJ) Division, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in Range A conducts administrative hearings and routine assignments, typically involving relatively settled points of law and only one to two parties and few legal issues to develop skills to manage more complex hearings and assignments. The ALJ in Range A presides over quasi-judicial hearings regarding renewal, suspension, or revocation of licenses and other matters referred to OAH for hearing and prepares proposed or final decisions in compliance with applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), other relevant legal authorities, and OAH policies and procedures, utilizing OAH's electronic case management system and other software and online systems and tools. Range B: Under general direction of the Sup ALJ in the GJ Division, the ALJ in Range B holds the journey level position and works independently within a broad and diversified assignment with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment and is assigned to specialized and difficult, sensitive, and controversial cases, often involving novel legal theories, unsettled points of law, multiple legal issues, multiple parties, or consolidated matters. The ALJ in Range B presides over quasi-judicial hearings regarding renewal, suspension, or revocation of licenses and other matters referred to OAH for hearing and prepares proposed or final decisions. The position may lead and mentor other ALJs by assisting and advising them on the analysis of complex or otherwise challenging legal or factual issues. All duties are performed in accordance with applicable provisions of the APA, other relevant legal authorities, and OAH policies and procedures, utilizing OAH's electronic case management system and other software and online systems and tools.
Responsibilities
- Conduct administrative hearings and routine assignments under the direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge.
- Preside over quasi-judicial hearings regarding renewal, suspension, or revocation of licenses.
- Prepare proposed or final decisions in compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act and other relevant legal authorities.
- Utilize OAH's electronic case management system and other software and online systems and tools.
- Lead and mentor other ALJs in Range B by assisting and advising them on complex legal or factual issues.
Requirements
- Must reside in California upon appointment.
- Experience in conducting administrative hearings.
- Knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act and relevant legal authorities.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with complex legal issues and multiple parties.
- Certification from the National Judicial College.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Paid time off.
- Defined benefit retirement program.
- Commute program.
- Employee wellness programs.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
