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Working Title : Administrative Law Judge
Job Class: Administrative Law Judge
Agency: Office of Administrative Hearings
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 07/06/2023
- Closing Date: 08/03/2023
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Office of Administrative Hearings
- Division/Unit: Administrative Law
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday – Friday
- Travel Required: Yes
- Salary Range: $86.25/ hourly; $180,090 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- TeleworkEligible:Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities :Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
**edited: we are seeking to hire two (2) Administrative Law Judges**
The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is applicants to serve as an Administrative Law Judge in our St Paul office. OAH is the largest of three Executive Branch Courts with over sixty full-time equivalents located in St. Paul and Duluth. OAH, with 30 judges, is comparable in size to the Ramsey County District Court with 32 judges. OAH has exclusive, bench trial-level jurisdiction over 200 unique areas of administrative law and workers’ compensation. This means the decisions of OAH are appealable to higher-level appellate courts (Minnesota Court of Appeals, Minnesota Supreme Court, and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals) and not at trial-level district courts. OAH renders justice through fair, timely and impartial administrative bench trial hearings and high-quality dispute resolution services. Since 1976, Administrative Law Judges have served over 250 state agencies and local units of government and heard cases involving over200unique areas of law.
Administrative Law Judges preside over cases involving challenges to state and local government action, including:
- Utility rates and routes
- Professional licenses, from medical practice to childcare and foster care
- Veterans’ preference
- Occupational safety and health
- Nursing home regulatory compliance
- Environmental permits
- Human rights
- Personnel disputes involving government employees
- Fair campaign practices complaints
- Data Practices complaints
- Municipal boundary adjustment matters
Administrative Law Judges also review the need for, and reasonableness of all rules proposed by state agencies, and provide mediation services across Minnesota, including for disputes not pending before OAH. Core Responsibilities:
- Serve as an administrative law judge.
- Act in accordance with the Code of Judicial Conduct and applicable statutory codes of ethics.
- Research, understand, interpret, apply, and explain relevant law in complex legal and factual settings.
- Conduct fair and impartial bench trial hearings in complex, adversarial cases in accordance with governing laws and rules.
- Resolve issues of law and fact based upon the application of sound, supported legal reasoning to facts based upon evidence in the hearing record.
- Engage in clear, respectful oral communication.
- Prepare clear, concise, and easily understandable written decisions and orders.
- Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and respectful relationships with diverse people.
- Maintain license to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
IN ORDERTOBECONSIDEREDFORTHISPOSTING:ApplicantsMUST
- Complete the online application available at http://www.mn.gov/careers .
- Upload a cover letter and resume that:
- Describes the nature of your law practice
- Lists any awards or other recognitions you received
- Describes any pro bono legal activities
- Lists current and past memberships/activities in law and/or professional associations
- Describes any specialized training in or subject matter expertise in administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, and intercultural competency
- Describes any teaching you have done in law school, continuing legal education, or other professional education programs
- Lists any articles or publications you have written after law school
- Lists any significant community activities
- Submit a writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages). Writing sample must be submitted via email to jill.s.melzarek@state.mn.us .
All documents requiredMUSTbe received no later than the close of this posting.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
- Current licensure in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
- Demonstrated knowledge of administrative procedures and related laws.
- Demonstrated legal writing skills.
- Intercultural competency.Ability to relate and communicate effectively with individuals who do not share the same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Ability to uphold judicial temperament, which requires compassion, decisiveness, open-mindedness, courtesy, patience, freedom from bias, and commitment to equal justice under the law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Litigation experience
- Mediator or arbitrator experience
- Experience as a judge in an administrative setting
- Demonstrated commitment to community and public service
- Knowledge of rulemaking procedures under Minnesota Administrative Procedure Act
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Office of Administrative Hearings that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
- SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
- Criminal History Check
- Employment Reference Check
- Court Records Check
Application Details
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Jill Melzarekat jill.s.melzarek@state.mn.us .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jill Melzarekat jill.s.melzarek@state.mn.us .
About the Office of Administrative Hearings
The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is an energetic, responsive, and respected service provider to Minnesotans, state and local governments, and the workers’ compensation system.OAH is the largest of three Executive Branch Courts with over sixty full-time equivalents located in St. Paul and Duluth. OAH, with 30 judges, is comparable in size to the Ramsey County District Court with 32 judges.OAH serves over 250 state agencies and local units of government by hearing and adjudicating matters involving over 200 unique areas of law. Each year,10,000 new workers’ compensation casesare filed at OAH, involving7,500 workersand their employers, insurers, and medical providers.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.