Term-Limited Administrative Law Judge II - Hybrid

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Administrative Law Judge II presides over and governs Medicaid hearings in the Denver office. The position conducts impartial hearings, resolves evidentiary issues, rules on motions, and issues formal decisions under applicable statutes and rules of evidence and procedure. It also addresses disputed factual and legal issues through evaluation of evidence, legal research, review of legal briefs, and written decision writing. This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, contingent upon funding, and is eligible for full benefits.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school.
At least five years of experience practicing law after admission to the bar, including at least two years of experience appropriate to the work assignment.
Must have been licensed to practice law in Colorado for at least five years; the Colorado law license must be active.
Must be a Colorado resident when submitting the application.
A pre-employment criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience adjudicating as an administrative law judge, hearing officer, magistrate, or municipal/county judge.
Prior experience in administrative law.
Previous State service related to the work assigned to the position.

Responsibilities

Preside over and conduct impartial hearings.
Hold pretrial hearings and issue oral and written rulings.
Resolve disputed factual and legal issues by weighing and evaluating evidence and composing written decisions.
Determine relevant legal and factual issues through critical thinking, legal research, review of legal briefs, and identification of applicable law.