Administrative Law Judge

City of New York • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

The City of New York’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is seeking a talented and experienced legal professional to serve as an Administrative Law Judge in its Trials Division. OATH is the City’s central, independent administrative law court and adjudicates matters filed by City agencies. Judges handle cases from the initial conference through the written decision and are supported by administrative professionals and law clerks. They must comply with the NYS and NYC Codes of Judicial Conduct and maintain the highest standards of professional and personal ethics. Judges work under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Law Judge and a Supervising Administrative Law Judge and are appointed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge to five-year terms.

Requirements

• A license to practice law in the State of New York and at least five years of recent, full-time relevant legal experience gained after admission to the Bar, or a satisfactory equivalent.
• Comply with the NYS and NYC Codes of Judicial Conduct and maintain the highest standards of professional and personal ethics.

Responsibilities

• Preside at pre-trial settlement conferences.
• Conduct formal trials pursuant to OATH’s rules of procedure, including opening statements, witness testimony, documentary evidence, and closing arguments.
• Adjudicate motions and other legal requests from the parties.
• Research and apply relevant federal, state, and local law to cases.
• Prepare written decisions summarizing and analyzing evidentiary and legal issues.
• Participate in special projects at OATH.

What This Job Offers

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