ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

About the role

This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.

Presides over hearings in CDSS and DHCS Program areas, which may include program areas such as CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, IHSS, Scope of Benefits, Resource Family Approval, and Covered California, among others.

Handles all types of hearings, which may include complex and/or sensitive cases.

Interprets and applies various provisions of federal and state statutes, regulations and department policies.

Responsibilities

• Rules on objections and subpoena requests raised during the process of hearing a case, addresses postponement requests, sets continued hearings, and addresses other case management issues to maintain proper flow of cases assigned by the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (SALJ).
• Sets forth timely and legally correct final and proposed decisions as delegated, at a rate and quality consistent with State Hearings Division (SHD) standards.
• Serves as a subject matter expert with ability to consult with and answer questions for other ALJs on cases or various points of law; serves as a source of referrals to legal sources, prior decisions/samples, and other resources.
• May serve as reviewer of proposed decisions submited by other ALJs, and/or as duty judge who reviews /rules on pre-hearing matters such as requests for expedited hearings, bifurcations, subpoena request, postponement and reopen requests, among other pre-hearing issues.
• Participates on special projects as assigned, including but not limited to implementation of of best practices identified from any special projects, and attends SHD internal meetings and external meetings as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a valid California driver's license.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in administrative law or a related field.
• Must have knowledge of federal and state statutes, regulations, and department policies.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to handle sensitive and complex cases.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid California driver's license.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in administrative law or a related field.
• Must have knowledge of federal and state statutes, regulations, and department policies.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to handle sensitive and complex cases.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to handle sensitive and complex cases.

Benefits

CDSS offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$10,588.00 - $14,547.00 A $11,105.00 - $15,263.00 B

Schedule

Hybrid