Administrative Law Judge

U.S. Coast Guard; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Seattle seeks an Administrative Law Judge (AL-0935-3) to adjudicate matters for the Department of Homeland Security.

The role requires active bar licensure in the United States and eligibility to practice law, with a Top Secret clearance and financial disclosure. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years post-bar litigation experience (including administrative adjudication) and at least two years of judicial experience at federal, state, or local levels.

Qualifications

• Must possess a professional license to practice law and be authorized to practice law under the laws of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the United States Constitution at the time of selection and any new appointment (other than an incumbent ALJ).
• Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years post-bar admission litigation experience (including administrative adjudication).
• Applicants must have two years prior judicial experience at either the federal (administrative or commission), state (administrative or commission, or local tribunal).
• Top Secret Clearance, must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance.
• Financial Disclosure is required.

Job description

This vacancy is for a AL-0935-3, Administrative Law Judge located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Administrative Law Judge in Seattle, Washington.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

• Must possess a professional license to practice law and be authorized to practice law under the laws of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the United States Constitution at the time of selection and any new appointment (other than an incumbent ALJ). For purposes of this requirement, judicial status is acceptable in lieu of "active" status in States that prohibit sitting judges from maintaining "active" status to practice law and being in "good standing" is also acceptable in lieu of "active" status in States where the licensing authority considers "good standing" as having a current license to practice law.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years post-bar admission litigation experience (including administrative adjudication.) Relevant litigation experience can include: preparing for, participating in, and/or conducting formal hearings, trials, or appeals at the federal, state, or local level; hearing cases; preparing opinions; and participating in or conducting arbitration, mediation, or other alternative dispute resolution. Relevant administrative law experience is litigation experience in cases initiated before a governmental administrative body.
• Applicants must have two years prior judicial experience at either the federal (administrative or commission), state (administrative or commission, or local tribunal.
• Top Secret Clearance, must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance.
• Financial Disclosure is required.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The minimum qualifications for hiring at each grade level (or equivalent) are as follows: