Term-limited Administrative Law Judge II - hybrid.

About the role

This position exists to preside over and govern the conduct of Medicaid-related hearings, resolve evidence issues, rule on motions, and write formal decisions pursuant to statutes, rules of evidence and procedure in the Denver and outlying areas.

Responsibilities

• Hearings – Preside over and conduct impartial hearings
• Pretrial – Issue oral and written rulings by holding pretrial hearings
• Decision writing – Resolve disputed factual and legal issues by composing written decisions after weighing and evaluating evidence
• Legal research – Determine relevant legal and factual issues using critical thinking, legal research, reviewing legal briefs, and determining applicable law

Requirements

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school AND at least five (5) years of experience practicing law (legal experience acquired after admission to the bar), two (2) of which must have included experience appropriate to the work assignment, and qualified candidates shall have been licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado for at least five (5) years

No Substitutions

Qualifications

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience adjudicating as an administrative law judge, hearing officer, magistrate or municipal/county judge
• Previous State service related to the work assigned to the position

Benefits

In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Department Information Items To Note

• This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
• This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027 contingent upon funding.
• This position is eligible for full benefits.

Colorado for All Philosophy

Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

Why We Want You

We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.

Conditions Of Employment

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment or other structured assessment step.

Appeal Rights

An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us .