A Day in the Life:

​The essential functions of this role are as follows: 

• Serves as an Administrative Law Judge for a variety of case types. 
• Hears evidence, rules on the admissibility of evidence, and makes a reasoned decision supported by evidence. 
• Most cases handled by the ALJ will usually involve one or two routine legal issues with readily identifiable legal authority and can usually be resolved through a single evidentiary hearing or routine order (e.g. an order of dismissal).
• Complies with all established timelines for proceedings. 
• Ensures decisions avoid errors and are not subject to remand on account of (1) failing to address the issues raised by parties; (2) failing to develop the record as required by Indiana Law; (3) failing to adhere to hearing procedures established by law; (4) failing to make findings supported by the evidence; (5) being arbitrary or capricious; (6) being contrary to any constitutional, statutory, or legal principle. 
• Conducts hearings in an efficient manner, while still maintaining empathy, understanding, and appropriate decorum as a neutral decision-maker. 
• Responsible for the form, preparation and flow of documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions. 
• Maintains legal resources, dockets, all legal files, and official records of proceedings of cases heard by the administrative law judge. 
• Recommends and follow established office objectives, policies, and procedures.  
• Performs legal research and writing assignments.
• Abides by the code of ethics for administrative law judges. 
• Successfully utilizes OALP’s case management system to manage a docket, case information, party information, and serve orders. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.  

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and procedures, including Indiana Administrative Orders and Procedures Act (AOPA), trial rules, and rules of evidence. 
• Thorough knowledge of all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines which relate to subject matter cases. 
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state court decisions and of previous administrative hearing decisions. 
• Effective communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse people and adversarial parties.
• Possess judicial demeanor reflective of the Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct, including impartiality, respectfulness, civility, dignity, and the absence of bias or prejudice. 
• Ability to conduct fair and impartial hearings in a professional manner. 
• Willingness to learn and work with a new case management system, utilizing technology to drive efficiencies. 
• Ability to work without interruptions and in a secure location at home. 

The person in this role must have:

• A Doctor of Jurisprudence with Indiana Bar Admission with a license in good standing.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: