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Senior Administrative Law Judge

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT ADOT EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Location:

Address: HEARING OFFICE ADM
3838 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Posting Details:

Salary: $102,000 - $107,000 

Anticipated Salary: $107,000

Grade: 25

Closing Date: 1/12/2025

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 position requires substantial litigation and courtroom experience. The ALJ is required to act in accordance with the Arizona Rules of Professional Responsibility and is required to maintain admission and good standing with the State Bar of Arizona. In addition to these duties, and working under the supervision of the Associate Presiding Judges, the Senior ALJ is responsible for additional ministerial and administrative tasks, as assigned, to otherwise assist the Associate Presiding Judges in maximizing the efficient resolution of cases before, and the judicial functions of, the Executive Hearing Office. The senior ALJ must have extensive experience as an ALJ to allow for assignment of, and resolution of, highly complex specialty matters and stakeholder interactions.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Fairly and impartially preside over contested hearings; enforce appropriate courtroom decorum; promptly rule on motions and objections raised at hearing; administer oaths, questions witnesses, and examine evidence; rule on the admissibility of evidence and testimony; issue appropriate oral decisions and rulings during hearings.

Write sufficiently detailed and legally supported written decisions; conduct summary reviews in accordance with Arizona law; conduct legal research.

Actively manage all assigned cases, including complex specialty matters, 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.

Monitor EHO incoming matters and assign to ALJ’s for review; compile scheduling matrices and assign matters for hearing; create hearing calendars; liaison with other ADOT divisions, law enforcement, and attorney stakeholders.

Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
- Arizona Revised Statutes, with more advanced knowledge of Titles 13 and 28
- Arizona Administrative Code sections applicable to EHO administrative hearings, and the Arizona Rules of Professional Responsibility
- Rules of Evidence
- Administrative hearing procedures
- LEAN or other recognized process improvement system

Skill:
- Maintain control of all hearings
- Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Effectively explain complex legal situations and rulings to hearing participants
- Independently edit written work product to ensure written decisions and orders are sufficiently detailed but not overly verbose
- Conducting complex administrative hearings
- Advanced legal research skills
- Advanced knowledge in working effectively with automated office and case management systems
- Google Workspace