Security Comments:
Tentative start date will be dependent upon interviews conducted, onboarding completed, and the state agency issuing a PO. Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate, all those who do not state current location will not be considered. Candidates must also be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer being made.
Position Description:
NEW CANDIDATES ONLY. ANY CANDIDATE SUBMITTED TO THE PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE POSTINGS WILL BE REJECTED. 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. 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 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 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. Located in Arizona. Membership and maintain good standing with any state Bar Association Other Information: 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.