Line Administrative Law Judge
Name: Wannise Burch
Email: wannise.burch@oah.wa.gov
Agency Name: Office of Administrative Hearings
Position / Job Title : Line Administrative Law Judge
Location: Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Category : Attorney
Job Description: Our ALJs mainly preside over telephonic hearings but may also conduct in-person hearings for both pro se and represented parties. ALJs work in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment where they are at the forefront of accomplishing the OAH mission. ALJs enjoy seeing the direct result of their work and the justice provided in each decision made. An ALJ's primary role is to conduct hearings that are fair--in both substance and appearance--and issue well-reasoned, timely decisions. This role demands the ability to build a record, manage time effectively, and produce clear, logical, well-written decisions. As a representative of the State of Washington, each ALJ is held to the highest standard of professionalism, performance excellence, and ethics.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Manage an assigned workload commensurate with level of experience, complexity of cases, and overall agency workload as determined by your supervisor.
Maintain a thorough understanding of statutes, regulations, case law, and agency procedures relevant to assigned caseload(s) and keep current on new developments.
Preside over and rule on pre-hearing, hearing, and post-hearing matters.
Work with supervisor as necessary to meet assigned caseload timeliness standards and other deadlines, being mindful of time pressures and stressful circumstances related to the job.
Use agency equipment and technology systems to perform and manage work and communicate with others.
Make a clear and complete hearing record.
Make legally sufficient Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on all contested issues.
Write accurate legal documents that clearly set out the analysis used in reaching decisions, use proper grammar, clear language, and “plain talk” when possible.
Demonstrate judicial demeanor and maintain control of legal proceedings involving multiple parties.
Keep supervisor(s) timely informed of work progress, significant developments, case status, and other issues.
Follow specific work directives of supervisor(s), as appropriate for the position.
Maintain reliable and regular attendance and be readily available to coworkers and others, as appropriate for the position.
Protect privileged and confidential information.
Comply with all office policies, administrative and court rules, state ethics laws, and the OAH Code of Ethics for ALJs.
Accurately track and account for case-specific work and non-billable hours
Demonstrate respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion practices with parties, stakeholders, and co-workers.
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Application Deadline: August 18, 2024