Administrative Law Judge

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Henrico, Virginia, VA

23h • $90,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is seeking qualified candidates to fill two Administrative Law Judge positions. As an Administrative Law Judge, you will carry out federally mandated appeal functions that support fair and timely resolution of unemployment insurance benefit and employer contribution disputes. In this role, you will conduct impartial hearings, review case files, and issue well-reasoned decisions grounded in statutes, regulations, and established precedent while meeting quality, timeliness, and case management standards. You will also research and write clear decisions and orders, ensure accuracy in determining tax liability when applicable, complete required administrative reports, and adapt to new assignments as business needs evolve. This position plays a vital part in delivering due process and maintaining confidence in the unemployment compensation system.

Join the VEC and be part of a mission-driven agency dedicated to supporting workers, strengthening communities, and promoting economic stability across the Commonwealth. We administer Virginia’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits program with a commitment to providing customer-centered, accessible, inclusive, and impactful services to support our shared mission: lifting up Virginia, one unemployed worker at a time. The VEC is also an integral part of a historic milestone as Virginia becomes the first state in the South to offer Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). Our agency will be responsible for standing up and administering this new program, which will expand the vital support we provide for employees when they need it most.

Requirements

• Knowledge of related rules and regulations governing eligibility and qualification for UI benefits, related issues, and tax law; legal research and writing methods.
• Skilled in writing decisions and/or orders, conducting administrative hearings following due process requirements and procedures, and managing caseload.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, conduct fair and impartial hearings, display appropriate judicial temperament, and communicate effectively with employees, customers and their representatives, agents or attorneys, the agency’s counsel, the general public, members of the business community and other federal, state or local government employees.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of administrative or employment law and statutory and regulatory provisions governing unemployment compensation and relevant court cases (e.g. Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act).
• Experience conducting administrative hearings and issuing decisions related to UI benefits.
• License to practice law especially if in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impartial hearings
• Review case files
• Issue well-reasoned decisions grounded in statutes, regulations, and established precedent while meeting quality, timeliness, and case management standards
• Research and write clear decisions and orders
• Ensure accuracy in determining tax liability when applicable
• Complete required administrative reports
• Adapt to new assignments as business needs evolve

Benefits

• Paid leave
• A minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed