Administrative Law Judge

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Chief Judge and Associate Presiding Judges, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) is responsible for conducting hearings in contested cases and appealable agency actions. The ALJ is responsible for the judicial processing of a varied and complex caseload, and effectively and efficiently manages the administration of all assigned cases from initial hearing request through hearing, final order, and appeal. As cases are often highly contested, the ALJ is required to act in accordance with the Arizona Rules of Professional Responsibility and maintain admission and good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.

Job Duties

• Fairly and impartially preside over contested hearings; enforce appropriate courtroom decorum; promptly rule on motions and objections raised at hearing; administer oaths, question witnesses, and examine evidence; rule on the admissibility of evidence and testimony; issue appropriate oral decisions and rulings during hearings.
• Actively manage all assigned cases in your docket to ensure all matters progress in a timely manner; review and rule on pending motions within required time frames; make final determinations regarding jurisdiction and timeliness; rule on pre-hearing motions.
• Write sufficiently detailed and legally supported written decisions; conduct summary reviews in accordance with Arizona law; conduct legal research.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Az Revised Statutes, with more advanced knowledge of Titles 13 and 28 Az Administrative Code sections applicable to Executive Hearing Office administrative hearings, and the Az Rules of Professional Responsibility.
• Rules of Evidence; administrative hearing procedures; LEAN or other recognized process improvement system.
• Google workspace.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must possess a valid Drivers License.
• Requires current admission, in good standing, to the Az State Bar, and the ability to maintain such status to practice law in the State of Az.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2. The State of Az is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.