Administrative Law Judge

State of Oklahoma • OK

103d • $75

About The Position

Under supervision of the CSD Director, the Administrative Law Judge reviews records, conducts hearings, determines pertinent issues, and issues decisions in accordance to the CSD rules set forth in Oklahoma Administrative Code, Progressive Discipline Standards, and other pertinent Oklahoma statutes, to the party participants regarding cases before the Civil Service Division (CSD).

Requirements

• Must be a licensed member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• At least five (5) years of Litigation and/or Administrative Law experience.
• Significant experience with legal research and writing.
• Experience using critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated use and understanding of Office 365 or similar technology.
• Experience using courtroom technology systems.
• Must be a self-starter that can manage his/her own workload with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with law enforcement, including grievances and employment matters.
• Experience with administrative (government) and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assigned hearings.
• Determines if there is a preponderance of evidence to support granting or denying a complaint or grievance in accordance with Federal and State laws, CSD rules and regulations, court decisions, and additional established precedents.
• Manages all aspects of the hearing as well as the courtroom environment, including but not limited to: Courtroom decorum, Directing parties, Ruling on objections, emergencies, continuances, and admissibility of evidence, Ruling on motions as well as the merits of a case.
• Administers oaths for formal hearings.
• Questions witnesses when appropriate.
• Reviews oral and written testimony.
• Determines elements of complete case record.
• Issues written recommendations that clearly set forth facts, relevant legal standard, jurisdiction, and legal conclusions.
• Issues recommendations based upon applicable provisions of law, evidence, and testimony.
• Determines elements of a complete case record and affords due process to all parties in a case.
• Establishes findings of fact on evidence in the record and conducts any necessary research to determine conclusions of law.
• Attends and conducts educational training in areas of law under the authority of CSD, as well as general jurisdiction and judicial proceedings.
• Provides information regarding matters over which CSD has jurisdiction.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Benefits

• $75/hr compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree