Term-limited Administrative Law Judge II - hybrid

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position exists to preside over and govern the conduct of Medicaid-related hearings, resolve evidence issues, rule on motions, and write formal decisions pursuant to statutes, rules of evidence and procedure in the Denver and outlying areas. A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Hearings – Preside over and conduct impartial hearings Pretrial – Issue oral and written rulings by holding pretrial hearings Decision writing – Resolve disputed factual and legal issues by composing written decisions after weighing and evaluating evidence Legal research – Determine relevant legal and factual issues using critical thinking, legal research, reviewing legal briefs and determining applicable law

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school
At least five (5) years of experience practicing law (legal experience acquired after admission to the bar)
Two (2) of which must have included experience appropriate to the work assignment
Qualified candidates shall have been licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado for at least five (5) years
Active CO Law License for a minimum of 5 years
Must be a resident of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

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
Issue oral and written rulings by holding pretrial hearings
Resolve disputed factual and legal issues by composing written decisions after weighing and evaluating evidence
Determine relevant legal and factual issues using critical thinking, legal research, reviewing legal briefs and determining applicable law