Administrative Law Judge — Hybrid, Public Service Impact

Illinoiscomptroller; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services seeks to hire an Administrative Law Judge (Technical Advisor III) to conduct specialized hearings and decide complex appeals across State and Federal programs. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills and relies on paperless case management.

Responsibilities include conducting hearings, researching issues, drafting legally binding decisions, and maintaining electronic records.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
• Active license to practice law in Illinois.
• Two years of professional experience in the practice of law.
• Three years of professional legal experience preferred in drafting or preparing legally binding decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts specialized and complex review of legal issues and drafting of legally binding decisions in a paperless environment.
• Conducts specialized administrative hearings.
• Maintains appeal status information on an electronic hearings database and supports program improvements.
• Provides advanced legal guidance and supports administrative review activities.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of duties enumerated.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)/Law degree

Active Illinois law license

Analytical reasoning

Oral & written communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Illinois Department of Human Services seeks to hire an Administrative Law Judge (Technical Advisor III) to conduct specialized hearings and decide complex appeals across State and Federal programs. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills and relies on paperless case management.

Responsibilities include conducting hearings, researching issues, drafting legally binding decisions, and maintaining electronic records.