JC-536929 Workers’ Compensation Judge

WorkCompCentral; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkCompCentral, Inc. invites applications for an Administrative Law Judge in Goleta, CA. The role involves hearing and deciding workers' compensation matters under the Labor Code and California regulatory framework, in a structured office and courtroom environment.

The position includes responsibilities such as drafting documents, performing legal research, and communicating decisions. Salary ranges are posted monthly, with a final filing date of 11/10/2026 and potential deductions under PLP

Responsibilities

• Hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations relating to workers' compensation and related laws.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Duty Statement; work in air-conditioned offices and court rooms; draft documents and conduct research.

Job description

$10,588.00 - $15,263.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge, the Administrative Law Judge is assigned to hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations relating to workers' compensation and related laws and does other related work within the Division of Workers' Compensation.

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.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

• 249.3.

To be considered for this Administrative Law Judge job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1507

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

120 Cremona Drive, Suite 270

Goleta, CA 93117-3167

The incumbent works in an air-conditioned office building with natural and artificial lighting as well as temperature control. In addition, the incumbent will perform work in private offices or court rooms. The position is required to work extensively on computers as necessary for drafting documents, conducting research, drafting email communication, and other purposes.