ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking an Administrative Law Judge in San Bernardino County for a 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time position. The ALJ will preside over hearings, including highly complex matters, under the California Unemployment Insurance Code.

The role supports telework options but requires in-person work at least four days per week, and salary ranges from $10,588.00 to $15,263.00 per month, with adjustments for new-to-state hires as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Presides over a full range of hearings including the most difficult or sensitive matters under the California Unemployment Insurance Code.

Job description

Administrative Law Judge

$10,588.00 - $15,263.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/3/2026

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

THIS IS A LIMITED TERM POSITION WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED OR BECOME PERMANENT.

As assigned by the Chief Administrative Law Judge of Field Operations Branch or the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the ALJ presides over a full range of hearings including the most difficult or sensitive matter as provided under the California Unemployment Insurance Code.

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational need.

Position exists in San Bernardino County.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE $10,588.00 - $14,547.00A $11,105.00 - $15,263.00B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

2

Work Location:

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Created by the Legislature in 1943, the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB) is an independent administrative court system for workers and employers seeking to challenge decisions made by the Employment Development Department (EDD). Appeals are the first opportunity for all parties to present evidence and tell their side of the story before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and have that ALJ decide the case. The ALJ's decision may be appealed to a five-member Board appointed by the Governor and the Legislature. The Board's decision is final, unless overturned by the California Superior Court.

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.