Administrative Law Judge

Position Summary

Administrative Law Judges for these 2 positions (Attorney) conduct quasi-judicial / administrative hearings, pre-hearings, and settlement conferences. This position issues decisions that make findings of fact, conclusions of law and orders; rules on procedural motions; manages full caseload with self-direction; and maintains a record for appeal purposes. The incumbent must have extensive knowledge of administrative law and rules of evidence and have the ability to maintain decorum in an adversarial proceeding.

For more information, please view the Madison-based position description.

For more information, please view the Milwaukee-based position description.

Salary Information

This position is assigned to pay schedule-range (09-75) with an annual salary of $95,680.00 - $114,940.80, depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

This position may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of the work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and caseload. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualifications

A minimally qualified candidate will be currently licensed to practice law in the state of Wisconsin and be in good standing with the State Bar of Wisconsin prior to the application deadline.

Qualified applicants will have experience (and/or training, as applicable) performing EACH of the following activities:

• Experience conducting legal research and analysis for the purpose of due process or civil court litigation

• Experience writing legal documents, including writing motions, briefs, or legal memoranda

In addition, well-qualified applicants will also have experience (and/or training, as applicable) with the following:

• Experience administering due process in the role of, or acting on behalf of, a decision-maker for a tribunal and by authoring written decisions

• Training in administrative law and/or the administration of due process.

• Experience appearing as an attorney or decision-maker in legal proceedings that involve administrative law and/or the administration of due process

• Experience serving as a decision-maker in a tribunal

• Experience providing legal advice related to public assistance

• Experience serving as a legal representative in hearings or disputes involving public assistance administration

How To Apply

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications.

Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Paula Langbecker at paulag.langbecker@wisconsin.gov.

Deadline to Apply

Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm Wednesday, May 1, 2024.