Admin Law Judge Attorney

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Indiana Office of Administrative Law Proceedings (OALP) is a state agency that provides a central, independent hearings process for administrative cases involving Indiana state agencies. Its mission is to provide efficient, effective, and impartial adjudicatory processes for Indiana’s citizens and agencies. OALP hears disputes between certain state agencies and people aggrieved by agency actions, including cases involving agencies such as the Family and Social Services Administration, the Department of Child Services, and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

The Administrative Law Judge presides over a high volume of administrative cases, typically involving routine legal issues and one or two straightforward factual disputes. Most matters can be resolved in a single evidentiary hearing or by a routine order. This remote position is open to candidates residing in Indiana. The salary traditionally starts at $75,010 and may be commensurate with education and work experience.

The position requires consistent attention to case management and flexibility as caseloads change. The role is exempt from overtime compensation; additional work hours may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours per pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary. The role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of legal experience.
• Doctor of Jurisprudence and Indiana Bar admission, with a license in good standing.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and procedures, including Indiana’s Administrative Orders and Procedures Act, trial rules, and rules of evidence.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines related to the cases handled.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state court decisions and prior administrative hearing decisions.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse people and adversarial parties.
• Judicial demeanor reflecting impartiality, respectfulness, civility, dignity, and absence of bias or prejudice.
• Ability to conduct fair and impartial hearings professionally.
• Ability to work without interruptions in a secure home location.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Administrative Law Judge for a variety of case types.
• Hear evidence, rule on the admissibility of evidence, and make reasoned decisions supported by evidence.
• Resolve routine cases through evidentiary hearings or routine orders, as appropriate.
• Comply with established timelines for proceedings.
• Issue decisions that address the issues raised by parties, develop the record as required by Indiana law, follow hearing procedures, make findings supported by evidence, and comply with applicable constitutional, statutory, and legal principles.
• Conduct hearings efficiently while maintaining empathy, understanding, appropriate decorum, and neutrality.
• Prepare and manage documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions.
• Maintain legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records of proceedings.
• Recommend and follow established office objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform legal research and writing assignments.
• Abide by the code of ethics for administrative law judges.
• Use OALP’s case management system to manage dockets, case information, and party information, and to serve orders.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
• Health savings account with a bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
• Two fully funded pension plan options.
• Paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Paid community service leave.
• Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree