Fair Hearings Examiner — Public Service Role

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transitional Assistance seeks qualified applicants for the Associate Hearings Officer role. You will conduct Fair Hearings, structure hearings, identify issues, evaluate testimony and renders decisions in accordance with laws and policies.

The position requires applying Fair Hearing rules, handling rescheduling, continuances, and good-cause determinations, while traveling and conducting hearings by telephone or video as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience applying fair hearing rules and regulations.
• Ability to analyze legal documents and evidence.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to travel throughout the Commonwealth and conduct hearings by phone or video.

Responsibilities

• Structure hearings and explain procedures.
• Identify issues and evaluate evidence.
• Render clear, well-reasoned written decisions.
• Maintain impartiality and professionalism toward all parties.
• Travel to conduct hearings at assigned locations and via telephone/video.

Skills

Legal analysis

Evidence rules

Report writing

Questioning skills

Independent work

Time management

Professional communication

Impartial judgment

Public service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Bachelor's degree in another field

Job description

The Department of Transitional Assistance seeks qualified applicants for the Associate Hearings Officer role. You will conduct Fair Hearings, structure hearings, identify issues, evaluate testimony and renders decisions in accordance with laws and policies.

The position requires applying Fair Hearing rules, handling rescheduling, continuances, and good-cause determinations, while traveling and conducting hearings by telephone or video as assigned.