Judicial Hearing Officer

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is looking for Judicial Hearing Officers to adjudicate civil summonses. Successful candidates will have a law license in New York and relevant legal experience. This role offers flexibility with remote work and is ideal for attorneys seeking to impact public policy through fair adjudication.

Benefits

Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs

State repayment assistance

Qualifications

• Three years of recent, relevant legal experience post-admission to the bar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearings and review evidence for civil summonses.
• Issue written decisions based on legal arguments.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Research

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

License to practice law in New York State

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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About OATH
The City of New York’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nation’s largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the City’s central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission. OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution, which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center offering training, continuing education, research, and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers.

Job Description
OATH is seeking attorneys to serve as Judicial Hearing Officers (JHOs) in its Hearings and Appeals Divisions. JHOs are independent adjudicators who decide whether to sustain or dismiss civil summonses filed by NYC enforcement agencies against members of the public. They conduct hearings, review evidence, assess legal arguments, and issue written decisions. JHOs ensure cases are heard and decisions are timely, accurately conveying agency policies. The ideal candidate is an ambitious, energetic attorney with growth mindset, able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. JHOs work up to 1,000 hours annually, remotely using personal computers and phones. Hearings are conducted by phone, and appeals are reviewed and decided in writing.

Position Details
Hearing Officer (Per Session) - 95937

Minimum Qualifications

• A license to practice law in New York State, maintained actively.
• Three years of recent, relevant legal experience post-admission to the bar.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior adjudicatory experience and/or knowledge of NYC enforcement agencies is helpful but not required.

Additional Benefits and Requirements

• Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance.
• NYC residency required within 90 days, with some exceptions for certain city employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of New York is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and non-discrimination based on protected characteristics.