Administrative Hearings Judge - Remote Eligible

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota seeks a Human Services Judge to conduct administrative fair hearings for DHS and related agencies. You will review evidence, apply federal and state laws, and prepare a recommended order for final decision by agency designees.

Responsibilities include managing a high-volume caseload, conducting evidentiary hearings, and ensuring decisions respect due process. Requires J.D. and Minnesota license; telework options available for eligible Minnesota or bordering-state residents.

Qualifications

• Four years of advanced professional legal experience appearing in or conducting civil, criminal, or administrative hearings.
• Ability to identify legal issues within a complex set of factual circumstances.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent legal research and analysis skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse populations and in crisis situations.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to changing situations.
• Ability to exhibit judicial temperament in hearings.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Competent use of computer, case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload and resolve appeals timely and fairly.
• Conduct evidentiary hearings to develop a complete record.
• Make findings of fact and conclusions of law based on the record and applicable law.
• Prepare an independent recommended order for final decision by a designated official.

Skills

Legal analysis

Written and oral communication

Legal research

Diversity sensitivity

Judicial temperament

Independent work

Time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Computer/case management

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Minnesota law license

Job description

State of Minnesota seeks a Human Services Judge to conduct administrative fair hearings for DHS and related agencies. You will review evidence, apply federal and state laws, and prepare a recommended order for final decision by agency designees.

Responsibilities include managing a high-volume caseload, conducting evidentiary hearings, and ensuring decisions respect due process. Requires J.D. and Minnesota license; telework options available for eligible Minnesota or bordering-state residents.