Administrative Law Judge

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

131d • Hybrid

About The Position

OATH is seeking a talented and experienced legal professional to serve as an Administrative Law Judge within OATH's Trials Division. OATH Administrative Law Judges handle all aspects of cases filed by city agencies, from the initial conference to the written decision. Administrative Law Judges are supported by a shared team of administrative professionals and law clerks. The core work includes presiding at pre-trial settlement conferences, conducting formal trials pursuant to OATH's rules of procedure (including opening statements, witness testimony, documentary evidence, closing arguments, etc.), adjudicating motions and other legal requests from the parties, researching and applying the relevant federal, state, and local law to cases, preparing written decisions that include a summary and analysis of evidentiary and legal issues, and participating in special projects at OATH. OATH Administrative Law Judges are subject to the NYS and NYC Codes of Judicial Conduct, and must maintain the highest standards of ethics, both professionally and personally. OATH Administrative Law Judges work under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Law Judge and a Supervising Administrative Law Judge. OATH Administrative Law Judges are appointed to a term of five years by the Chief Administrative Law Judge. A hybrid office/remote work schedule is available after the initial training period.

Requirements

• A license to practice law in the State of New York
• Not less than five (5) years of recent full-time relevant legal experience gained subsequent to Bar admission

Nice To Haves

• Ten (10) years experience as a litigator and/or neutral adjudicator (hearing officer, judge, referee, mediator, etc.)
• Exceptional analytical ability
• Ability to prepare well-reasoned decisions within strict time frames
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse caseload in a timely manner, from case initiation to closure
• Outstanding writing skills
• Qualities of judicial demeanor, including poise, discretion, patience, collegiality, and sound judgment
• Experience handling complex trials
• Drafting, revising, and finalizing high quality judicial decisions that include detailed factual narratives and thorough legal analysis
• Proficiency in Word, Microsoft Outlook, and computerized legal research
• Experience working with shared administrative and support resources

Responsibilities

• Presiding at pre-trial settlement conferences
• Conducting formal trials pursuant to OATH's rules of procedure
• Adjudicating motions and other legal requests from the parties
• Researching and applying the relevant federal, state, and local law to cases
• Preparing written decisions that include a summary and analysis of evidentiary and legal issues
• Participating in special projects at OATH

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs
• New York City residency requirement within 90 days of appointment

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees