Attorney, Administrative Law Judge (UI Appeals)
About The Position
The Administrative Law Judge conducts unemployment insurance hearings in accordance with Indiana Code 22-4-17-6. In general, the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure and Indiana Rules of Evidence govern the proceedings. Hearings are primarily conducted by telephone, and judges are required to complete timely written decisions that contain conclusions of law that are supported by specific findings of fact. This position is in an office position located in 10 N. Senate Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46204. The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years Education Reimbursement Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access
Requirements
- Must hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution.
- Admission to the Indiana State Bar and in good standing.
- Knowledge of the Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure.
- Ability to conduct fair and impartial hearings.
- Ability to quickly assimilate oral and written data, analyze facts and draw logical conclusions.
- Ability to work independently and with appeals supervisor and support staff.
- Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Receive and review case files prior to scheduling hearings.
- Rule upon any pre-hearing motions.
- Hold administrative hearings as an impartial judge pursuant to the Indiana Code, Indiana Administrative Code and the USDOL Criteria Handbook.
- Conduct in-person and telephone hearings with mostly unrepresented parties.
- Obtain all necessary facts in the hearing to create a thorough record.
- Issue timely decisions consistent with Indiana law.
- Maintain knowledge of current, applicable law.
- Review and certify hearing transcripts, when necessary.
- Minimum travel required for in-person hearings.
Benefits
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
