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Description

Administrative Law Judge (Temporary Appointment)
Office of Administrative Hearings
Unemployment Insurance Division
Note:
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple full-time,
temporary
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) positions to address the increased volume of cases in our Unemployment Insurance Division.

Note:
WA state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If offered this position, your vaccine status will be verified by Human Resources prior to your start date. A medical or religious exemption and accommodation may be available.

The Opportunity:
OAH is currently looking to fill multiple full-time, temporary
Entry and
Line Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) positions to address the Unemployment Insurance (UI) caseload backlog.

• The initial temporary appointment will be for approximately 6 months, with the ability to extend to 12 months or longer depending on the budget and caseload needs.
• These positions are eligible for full-time remote work.
• The first day of employment will be spent at an OAH facility.

About the Agency:
The 1981 Legislature created the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) to offer Washingtonians an independent, fair and neutral forum to hold administrative hearings on disputed matters referred by state and local government agencies. Operating out of field offices in Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane Valley there are currently 260 employees, including 130 Administrative Law Judges who preside over administrative hearings involving unemployment insurance benefits, child support, food assistance, medical benefits, business and professional licensing, and more. OAH conducts hearings for more than 30 agencies and 160 programs. Our referring agencies include the Employment Security Department (ESD), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Health Care Authority (HCA), Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB), Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and others. For more information about OAH, please visit our website at oah.wa.gov.
Mission: To hear and independently resolve disputes between the public and state agencies with an impartial, quick, and easy to access process.
Vision: All people of Washington can meaningfully participate in their hearing and understand the result.
Values:
Fairness and independence; Diversity, equity, inclusion and respect; Performance excellence; Integrity.
Goals:

• Performance Excellence: We deliver high quality, timely work.
• Convenience & Accessibility: We make it easy for people to do business with us.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect: We promote diversity, equity, inclusion and respect.
• Good Stewards: We are efficient, effective and accountable.

OAH Offers:

• Opportunity to serve as an independent, neutral, and impartial decision-maker.
• Satisfaction of knowing your work makes a difference.
• Free CLE credits through comprehensive in-house trainings.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Duties

Position Overview:
Our ALJs mainly preside over telephonic hearings but may also conduct in-person hearings for both pro se and represented parties. ALJs work in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment where they are at the forefront of accomplishing the OAH mission. ALJs enjoy seeing the direct result of their work and the justice provided in each decision made. An ALJ's primary role is to conduct hearings that are fair-in both substance and appearance-and issue well-reasoned, timely decisions. This role demands the ability to build a record; manage time effectively; and produce clear, logical, well-written decisions. As a representative of the State of Washington, each ALJ is held to the highest standard of professionalism, performance excellence, and ethics.
The Caseload
Unemployment Insurance (UI): The UI caseload handles a high volume of cases with quick turnaround times for orders. A typical hearing is scheduled for about one hour, and a fully trained judge is typically scheduled for 24 hearings per week. ALJs on this caseload hear cases involving unemployment insurance, unemployment fraud, training benefits, and unemployment tax assessments.
Some of what you'll do:

• 
  Provide high quality and timely administrative hearings and decisions under Chapter 34.05 RCW and other applicable laws consistent with the requirements of due process.
• Conduct fair, impartial hearings accessible for all parties. ES hearings are almost exclusively conducted over the phone.
• Become proficient in using our case management system to manage your caseload.
• Ensure a clear and complete hearing record.
• Preside and rule on pre-hearing, hearing, and post-hearing matters.
• Read or view exhibits, pleadings, and legal reference materials to prepare for proceedings.
• Swear in witnesses, take testimony, and rule on exhibits. Determine the relevancy of testimony as it is occurring; rule on admissibility of evidence.
• Maintain control of the hearing, which may include parties who are upset or are having difficulty understanding the proceeding.
• Analyze legal problems, some of which may be difficult and complex; and apply legal principles and precedents with a commitment to making an unbiased and legally correct decision.
• Issue well-written decisions consistent with OAH quality standards, containing necessary findings of fact and conclusions of law disposing of all legal issues.
• Issue decisions within strict timelines required by OAH standards and the governing federal and state law.
• Develop and maintain current and accurate knowledge of administrative rules, policies and procedures, and other substantive law for caseloads.

Qualifications

We are looking for applicants who have:

• 
  Demonstrated the ability to make timely and logical decisions, adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Extensive practice in legal writing and proofreading, including the ability to independently draft and edit legal documents.
• A high stress tolerance, judicial decorum, calm demeanor, and ability to de-escalate confrontational behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to respond positively to constructive feedback, changing processes, and make improvements to overall performance.
• Tolerance of repeated interruptions, ability to adjust priorities as needed, and the ability to maintain mental focus.
• Ability to interpret, apply rules and policies.
• Ethical conduct, including a history of maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and personal integrity.
• A commitment to teamwork, to do what is necessary to achieve the team's goals, while working independently.
• Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness, generate suggestions for improving work, and develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Skill with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Outlook and the ability to produce accurately formatted and typed documents.
• Ability to learn and use new technology systems, including case management systems and time-reporting systems.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor degree.
• A minimum of five years of legal experience as a licensed attorney**
• Active or Judicial membership with the Washington State Bar Association or any state's Bar association.

**Applicants with at least two, but less than five, years of relevant legal experience may be considered for an Entry ALJ position. Entry ALJs are expected to perform the same duties as a Line ALJ and may have the opportunity to promote to a Line ALJ position after successfully performing the duties of an ALJ with OAH for one year.
Preference may be given to candidates with experience as an administrative law judge, adjudicator, or hearings officer/examiner; OR to candidates with litigation/courtroom experience. ALJs who have been successful in and enjoyed these types of positions/environments in their work history tend to be better prepared for the rewarding challenge of being an ALJ at OAH.

Supplemental Information

How to apply:
To begin the online application process, click the green "Apply" button on this announcement on careers.wa.gov or governmentjobs.com. To be considered for this position, you must include the following information in your online application and complete the supplemental questionnaire. Application materials must clearly show how you meet the qualifications for the position in order to be considered.
Application must include:

• An attached letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this position; and,
• An attached detailed chronological resume; and
• An attached legal writing sample that demonstrates your professional work; and
• A completed online application profile that includes education and employment history; and
• Three professional references, including at least one supervisor, with current contact information.

OAH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email us at [email protected]. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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Description

Line Administrative Law Judge - Temporary & Permanent Exempt Appointments

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14, state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are offered this position, your vaccine status will be verified by Human Resources prior to your start date. Please note: A medical or religious exemption and accommodation may be available, after an offer of employment has been.

Unemployment Insurance (UI) caseload

temporary
exempt appointments:

• Duty stations available in Tacoma or Spokane Valley.
• Initial temporary appointments will be for approximately 12 months.
• Health benefits eligible (medical, dental, & vision).
• Retirement benefits ineligible.
• This position is eligible for fulltime telework

Social & Health Services (SHS) caseload
permanent
exempt appointments:

• Duty stations available in Olympia or Seattle.
• Health benefits eligible (medical, dental, & vision).
• Retirement benefits eligible.
• This position is eligible for part-time telework due to in-person hearings.

About OAH:
The 1981 Legislature created OAH to offer Washingtonians an independent, fair and neutral forum to hold administrative hearings on disputed matters referred by state and local government agencies. Operating out of field offices in Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane Valley there are approximately 100 Administrative Law Judges at OAH who preside over administrative hearings involving unemployment insurance benefits, child support, food assistance, medical benefits, business and professional licensing, and more. Our referring agencies include the Employment Security Department (ESD), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Health Care Authority (HCA), Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB), Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and others.
For more information about OAH, please visit our website at oah.wa.gov.
You can also review OAH's first ever Annual Report!
Mission: To hear and independently resolve disputes between the public and state agencies with an impartial, quick, and easy to access process.
Vision: All people of Washington can meaningfully participate in their hearing and understand the result.
Values:

• Fairness & Independence – Provide fair and impartial hearings; decide cases independently; eliminate barriers to justice; apply consistent processes; use plain talk to improve understanding.
  
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect - Serve our communities equitably; demonstrate empathy; treat all people respectfully; thrive on diverse voices.
  
• Performance Excellence - Perform high quality work; seek continual process improvement; use clear metrics to guide our progress; make decisions based on data; deliver excellent customer service; embrace and adapt to change.
  
• Integrity - Hold ourselves accountable; act with honesty and transparency; steward resources responsibly; serve the public diligently; maintain the highest ethical standards.
  

Goals:

• Performance Excellence - We deliver high quality, timely work.
  
• Convenience & Accessibility - We make it easy for people to do business with us.
  
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect - We promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect.
  
• Good Stewards - We are efficient, effective and accountable.
  

OAH Offers:

• Opportunity to serve as an independent, neutral, and impartial decision maker.
• Satisfaction of knowing your work makes a difference.
• Free CLE credits through comprehensive in-house trainings.

Duties

Position Overview:
Our ALJs mainly preside over telephonic hearings but will also conduct in-person hearings for both pro se and represented parties. ALJs work in a fast-paced, timeline driven environment where they are at the forefront of accomplishing the OAH mission. ALJs enjoy seeing the direct result of their work and the justice provided in each decision made. An ALJ's primary role is to conduct hearings that are fair-in both substance and appearance-and issue well-reasoned, timely decisions. This role demands the ability to build a record; manage time effectively; and produce clear, logical, well-written decisions. As a representative of the State of Washington, each ALJ is held to the highest standard of professionalism, performance excellence, and ethics.
The Caseloads:
Unemployment Insurance (UI): The UI caseload handles a high volume of cases with quick turnaround times for orders. A typical hearing is scheduled for about one hour and a fully trained judge is typically scheduled for 24 hearings a week. ALJs on this caseload hear cases involving unemployment insurance, unemployment fraud, training benefits, and unemployment tax assessments.
Social & Health Services (SHS) Caseloads:
Division of Child Support (DCS):
The Division of Child Support (DCS) is a program within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). An ALJ holds a hearing to establish child support or modify an existing administrative child support order. These are typically telephonic hearings with minimal travel required. A Claims Officer/Attorney represents DCS. The non-custodial or custodial parent files a request for hearing that DCS forwards to OAH. OAH issues a final order that is due within 21 days of the close of record for all case types but OAH issues an initial order in an Address Disclosure case.
Licensing:
Licensing is a program within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). ALJs hold a prehearing conference and hearing regarding vulnerable individuals in adult family homes and/or residential homes with issues relating to abuse and neglect by the individual provider or the facility. The alleged individual and/or facility files the request for appeal with OAH. The Department is represented by a Legal Benefits Attorney/Adviser and the Appellants are often represented by counsel. An initial order is issued within 60 days of the close of record except for the resident and client protection program where the initial order is due within 120 days of the request for hearing. A final order is issued in an assisted living facility license case within 60 days of the close of record. These hearings are typically telephonic but parties may request an in-person hearing so some travel is required.
Division of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF):
DCYF is a cabinet-level agency focused on the well-being of children and supporting families. ALJs hold hearings on licensing and issues affecting children (i.e. foster care, daycare, childcare assistance, child protective services, etc). The ALJ will issue an initial order except in vendor overpayments and juvenile cases where the order is final. DCYF is represented by an Assistant Attorney General and appellants are often represented by counsel. Typically orders are due within 60 days from the close of record except adoption support orders and vendor overpayment orders are due 16 days from the close of record, background check and childcare assistance cases are due within 55 days from the close of record and in a juvenile parole revocation the ALJ must rule orally on the record and issue a written decision within 48 hours. These hearings are typically telephonic but parties may request an in-person hearing so some travel is required.
Health Care Authority (HCA):
The HCA is a state agency with overall responsibility for providing medical coverage and services. The HCA determines eligibility for health care coverage, long-term care, and in-home care services, which are funded, in part, through Medicaid. An ALJ holds hearings to determine an appellant’s financial and functional eligibility for coverage and services, participation rates for long-term care, and the amount of in-home care hours. The Department is represented by an administrative hearing specialist through the Department of Social and Health Services or other contracting agency, while appellants are self-represented or represented by a family member most often. Hearings may be telephonic or in-person and may be 30 minutes to three hours long. Some travel may be involved. HCA orders are initial decisions and are expected to be issued within 18 days of the close of record.
Public Assistance (PA):
The Public Assistance (PA) caseload is administered by the Economic Services Administration (ESA) of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Nearly one out of every four Washington residents turns to the DSHS ESA for assistance with cash, food, child support, disability determination, transition to employment, and other services known as “benefits” programs. ALJs hold hearings to make determinations including, but not limited to: general eligibility, overpayments, and the correctness of departmental actions such as reduction, suspension, or termination of benefits. In PA cases, the department is represented by administrative hearings specialists. Hearings are scheduled for a duration of 30 minutes or more depending on the case type, involvement of interpreter services, and the complexity of the subject matter. There are a wide variety of PA programs; thus, PA decisions can be either initial or final orders (depending on the applicable regulations). ALJs are required to issue PA decisions as soon as possible but no later than 16, 21, or 60 days of the close of record, unless an earlier decision is required by regulation.
Some of what you'll do:

• 
  Manage an assigned workload commensurate with level of experience, complexity of cases, and overall agency workload as determined by your supervisor.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of statutes, regulations, case law, and agency procedures relevant to assigned caseload(s) and keep current on new developments.
• Preside over and rule on pre-hearing, hearing, and post-hearing matters.
• Work with supervisor as necessary to meet assigned caseload timeliness standards and other deadlines, being mindful of time pressures and stressful circumstances related to the job.
• Use agency equipment and technology systems to perform and manage work and communicate with others.
• Make a clear and complete hearing record.
• Make legally sufficient Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on all contested issues.
• Write accurate legal documents that clearly set out the analysis used in reaching decisions, use proper grammar, clear language, and “plain talk” when possible.
• Demonstrate judicial demeanor and maintain control of legal proceedings involving multiple parties.
• Keep supervisor(s) timely informed of work progress, significant developments, case status, and other issues.
• Follow specific work directives of supervisor(s), as appropriate for the position.
• Maintain reliable and regular attendance and be readily available to coworkers and others, as appropriate for the position.
• Protect privileged and confidential information.
• Comply with all office policies, administrative and court rules, state ethics laws, and the OAH Code of Ethics for ALJs.
• Accurately track and account for case-specific work and non-billable hours.
• Appropriately demonstrates respect, diversity, equity and inclusion practices with parties, stakeholders and co-workers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent (if obtained out of the United States).
• Active or judicial membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association (or any US bar association).
• For an Entry ALJ, at least three years of legal experience post law school.
• For a Line ALJ, at least five years of legal experience post law school OR one year of full-time experience as an ALJ.

Desired Qualifications:

• Adjudication experience
• Litigation experience
• Mediation experience
• Experience with subject matter of caseload(s) assigned

Supplemental Information

How to apply:
To begin the online application process, click the green "Apply" button on this announcement on careers.wa.gov or governmentjobs.com. To be considered for this position, you must include the following information in your online application and complete the supplemental questionnaire. Application materials must clearly show how you meet the qualifications for the position in order to be considered.
Applications must include:

• An attached letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this position; and,
• An attached detailed chronological resume; and
• An attached legal writing sample that demonstrates your professional work; and,
• A completed online application profile that includes education and employment history; and,
• Three professional references, including at least one supervisor, with current contact information.

OAH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email us at [email protected]. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or
1-800-833-6388.

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Job details
Salary
$74,604 - $105,384 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Temporary
Full Job Description
Description

Administrative Law Judge - 12 Month Temporary Appointment
This recruitment will be used to fill full-time temporary Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) positions to address the increased volume of Employment Security cases in our Spokane Valley, and Tacoma field offices.
Interviews are anticipated to occur in early December 2020.
Start dates as early as January 4, 2021

• Individuals appointed to a Line ALJ position will have at least five years of experience as a licensed attorney.

• Individuals appointed to an Entry ALJ position will have less than five years of experience as a licensed attorney.

About the agency
The 1981 Legislature created OAH to offer Washingtonians an independent, fair and neutral forum to hold administrative hearings on disputed matters referred by state and local government agencies. Operating out of field offices in Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane Valley there are approximately 100 Administrative Law Judges at OAH who preside over administrative hearings involving unemployment insurance benefits, child support, food assistance, medical benefits, business and professional licensing, and more. Our referring agencies include the Employment Security Department (ESD), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Health Care Authority (HCA), Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB), Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and others. For more information about OAH, please visit our website at oah.wa.gov.
Mission: We independently resolve administrative disputes through accessible, fair, prompt processes and issue sound decisions.
Vision: OAH offers the people of Washington a convenient, easy to navigate system to request and receive fair and impartial hearings on their appeals of government actions. OAH is the preferred neutral forum for Washingtonians to resolve their disputes with state and local government agencies.
Values: Public service, respect, integrity, communications, employees.
Goals:

• Performance excellence: We deliver high quality, timely work.
  
• Convenience & accessibility: We make it easy for people to do business with us.
  
• Independence & impartiality: We inspire public confidence in administrative decision making.
  
• Proficient & engaged employees: We develop skilled, dedicated employees.

OAH Offers:

• Opportunity to serve as an independent, neutral, and impartial decision maker.
  
• Satisfaction of knowing your work makes a difference.
  
• Free CLE credits through comprehensive in-house trainings.
  
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Duties

Position overview:
Our ALJs mainly preside over telephonic hearings but will also conduct in-person hearings for both pro se and represented parties. ALJs work in a fast-paced, timeline driven environment where they are at the forefront of accomplishing the OAH mission. ALJs enjoy seeing the direct result of their work and the justice provided in each decision made. An ALJ's primary role is to conduct hearings that are fair-in both substance and appearance-and issue well-reasoned, timely decisions. This role demands the ability to build a record; manage time effectively; and produce clear, logical, well-written decisions. As a representative of the State of Washington, each ALJ is held to the highest standard of professionalism, performance excellence, and ethics.
About the caseload:
Employment Security (ES): The ES caseload handles a high volume of cases with quick turnaround times for orders. A typical hearing is scheduled for about one hour and a fully trained judge is typically scheduled for 24 hearings a week. ALJs on this caseload hear cases involving unemployment insurance, unemployment fraud, training benefits, and unemployment tax assessments.
Some of what you'll do:

• Provide high quality and timely administrative hearings and decisions under Chapter 34.05 RCW and other applicable laws consistent with the requirements of due process.
  
• Conduct fair, impartial hearings accessible for all parties. ES hearings are almost exclusively conducted over the phone, with some in-person. Travel throughout Washington State may be required.
  
• Become proficient in using our case management system to manage your caseload.
  
• Ensure a clear and complete hearing record.
  
• Preside and rule on pre-hearing, hearing, and post-hearing matters.
  
• Read or view exhibits, pleadings, and legal reference materials to prepare for proceedings.
  
• Swear in witnesses, take testimony, and rule on exhibits. Determine the relevancy of testimony as it is occurring; rule on admissibility of evidence.
  
• Maintain control of the hearing, which may include parties who are upset or are having difficulty understanding the proceeding.
  
• Analyze legal problems, some of which may be difficult and complex; and apply legal principles and precedents with a commitment to making an unbiased and legally correct decision.
  
• Issue well-written decisions consistent with OAH quality standards, containing necessary findings of fact and conclusions of law disposing of all legal issues.
  
• Issue decisions within strict timelines required by OAH standards and the governing federal and state law.
  
• Develop and maintain current and accurate knowledge of administrative rules, policies and procedures, and other substantive law for caseloads.

Qualifications

We are looking for applicants who have:

• Demonstrated the ability to make timely and logical decisions, adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
  
• Extensive practice in legal writing and proofreading, including the ability to independently draft and edit legal documents.
  
• A high stress tolerance, judicial decorum, calm demeanor, and ability to de-escalate confrontational behavior.
  
• Demonstrated ability to respond positively to constructive feedback, changing processes, and make improvements to overall performance.
  
• Tolerance of repeated interruptions, ability to adjust priorities as needed, and the ability to maintain mental focus.
  
• Ability to interpret, apply rules and policies.
  
• Ethical conduct, including a history of maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and personal integrity.
  
• A commitment to teamwork, to do what is necessary to achieve the team's goals, while working independently.
  
• Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness, generate suggestions for improving work, and develop innovative approaches and ideas.
  
• Skill with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Outlook and the ability to produce accurately formatted and typed documents.
  
• Ability to learn and use new technology systems, including case management systems and time-reporting systems.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor degree.
  
• A minimum of five years of legal experience as a licensed attorney *
  
• Active or Judicial membership with the Washington State Bar Association or any state's bar association.

• Applicants with less than five years' legal experience may be considered for Entry ALJ positions with the ability to promote to Line ALJ upon reaching five years' legal experience.

Supplemental Information

How to apply:

To begin the online application process, click the green "Apply" button on this announcement on careers.wa.gov or governmentjobs.com. To be considered for this position, you must include the following information in your online application and complete the supplemental questionnaire. Application materials must clearly show how you meet the qualifications for the position in order to be considered.

Application must include:

• A letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this position; and,
  
• A detailed chronological resume AND a completed online application profile that includes education and employment history; and,
  
• A legal writing sample that demonstrates your professional work; and,
  
• Three professional references, including at least one supervisor, with current contact information.

OAH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email us at [email protected]. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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Description

Administrative Law Judge - 12 Month Temporary Appointment
This recruitment will be used to fill full-time temporary Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) positions to address the increased volume of Employment Security cases in our Spokane Valley, and Tacoma field offices.
Interviews are anticipated to occur in August 2020.
Start dates as early as September 16, 2020

• Individuals appointed to a Line ALJ position will begin with an annual salary of $84,444 if they have at least five years of experience as a licensed attorney, and have no prior experience conducting administrative hearings. The starting salary may be negotiable for individuals with experience conducting administrative hearings.
  
• Individuals appointed to an Entry ALJ position will begin with an annual salary of at least $73,188, but less than $84,444 if they have less than five years of experience as a licensed attorney.

About the agency
The 1981 Legislature created OAH to offer Washingtonians an independent, fair and neutral forum to hold administrative hearings on disputed matters referred by state and local government agencies. Operating out of field offices in Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane Valley there are approximately 100 Administrative Law Judges at OAH who preside over administrative hearings involving unemployment insurance benefits, child support, food assistance, medical benefits, business and professional licensing, and more. Our referring agencies include the Employment Security Department (ESD), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Health Care Authority (HCA), Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB), Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and others. For more information about OAH, please visit our website at oah.wa.gov.
Mission: We independently resolve administrative disputes through accessible, fair, prompt processes and issue sound decisions.
Vision: OAH offers the people of Washington a convenient, easy to navigate system to request and receive fair and impartial hearings on their appeals of government actions. OAH is the preferred neutral forum for Washingtonians to resolve their disputes with state and local government agencies.
Values: Public service, respect, integrity, communications, employees.
Goals:

• Performance excellence: We deliver high quality, timely work.
  
• Convenience & accessibility: We make it easy for people to do business with us.
  
• Independence & impartiality: We inspire public confidence in administrative decision making.
  
• Proficient & engaged employees: We develop skilled, dedicated employees.

OAH Offers:

• Opportunity to serve as an independent, neutral, and impartial decision maker.
  
• Satisfaction of knowing your work makes a difference.
  
• Free CLE credits through comprehensive in-house trainings.
  
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Duties

Position overview:
Our ALJs mainly preside over telephonic hearings but will also conduct in-person hearings for both pro se and represented parties. ALJs work in a fast-paced, timeline driven environment where they are at the forefront of accomplishing the OAH mission. ALJs enjoy seeing the direct result of their work and the justice provided in each decision made. An ALJ's primary role is to conduct hearings that are fair-in both substance and appearance-and issue well-reasoned, timely decisions. This role demands the ability to build a record; manage time effectively; and produce clear, logical, well-written decisions. As a representative of the State of Washington, each ALJ is held to the highest standard of professionalism, performance excellence, and ethics.
About the caseload:
Employment Security (ES): The ES caseload handles a high volume of cases with quick turnaround times for orders. A typical hearing is scheduled for about one hour and a fully trained judge is typically scheduled for 24 hearings a week. ALJs on this caseload hear cases involving unemployment insurance, unemployment fraud, training benefits, and unemployment tax assessments.
Some of what you'll do:

• Provide high quality and timely administrative hearings and decisions under Chapter 34.05 RCW and other applicable laws consistent with the requirements of due process.
  
• Conduct fair, impartial hearings accessible for all parties. ES hearings are almost exclusively conducted over the phone, with some in-person. Travel throughout Washington State may be required.
  
• Become proficient in using our case management system to manage your caseload.
  
• Ensure a clear and complete hearing record.
  
• Preside and rule on pre-hearing, hearing, and post-hearing matters.
  
• Read or view exhibits, pleadings, and legal reference materials to prepare for proceedings.
  
• Swear in witnesses, take testimony, and rule on exhibits. Determine the relevancy of testimony as it is occurring; rule on admissibility of evidence.
  
• Maintain control of the hearing, which may include parties who are upset or are having difficulty understanding the proceeding.
  
• Analyze legal problems, some of which may be difficult and complex; and apply legal principles and precedents with a commitment to making an unbiased and legally correct decision.
  
• Issue well-written decisions consistent with OAH quality standards, containing necessary findings of fact and conclusions of law disposing of all legal issues.
  
• Issue decisions within strict timelines required by OAH standards and the governing federal and state law.
  
• Develop and maintain current and accurate knowledge of administrative rules, policies and procedures, and other substantive law for caseloads.

Qualifications

We are looking for applicants who have:

• Demonstrated the ability to make timely and logical decisions, adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
  
• Extensive practice in legal writing and proofreading, including the ability to independently draft and edit legal documents.
  
• A high stress tolerance, judicial decorum, calm demeanor, and ability to de-escalate confrontational behavior.
  
• Demonstrated ability to respond positively to constructive feedback, changing processes, and make improvements to overall performance.
  
• Tolerance of repeated interruptions, ability to adjust priorities as needed, and the ability to maintain mental focus.
  
• Ability to interpret, apply rules and policies.
  
• Ethical conduct, including a history of maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and personal integrity.
  
• A commitment to teamwork, to do what is necessary to achieve the team's goals, while working independently.
  
• Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness, generate suggestions for improving work, and develop innovative approaches and ideas.
  
• Skill with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Outlook and the ability to produce accurately formatted and typed documents.
  
• Ability to learn and use new technology systems, including case management systems and time-reporting systems.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor degree.
  
• A minimum of five years of legal experience as a licensed attorney *
  
• Active or Judicial membership with the Washington State Bar Association or any state's bar association.

• Applicants with less than five years' legal experience may be considered for Entry ALJ positions with the ability to promote to Line ALJ upon reaching five years' legal experience.

Supplemental Information

How to apply:

To begin the online application process, click the green "Apply" button on this announcement on careers.wa.gov or governmentjobs.com. To be considered for this position, you must include the following information in your online application and complete the supplemental questionnaire. Application materials must clearly show how you meet the qualifications for the position in order to be considered.

Application must include:

• A letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this position; and,
  
• A detailed chronological resume AND a completed online application profile that includes education and employment history; and,
  
• A legal writing sample that demonstrates your professional work; and,
  
• Three professional references, including at least one supervisor, with current contact information.

OAH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email us at [email protected]. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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