Judicial Hearing Officer

City of New York; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for Judicial Hearing Officers to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting hearings, reviewing evidence, and making decisions on civil summonses filed by enforcement agencies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong legal expertise, and have excellent communication skills. With a commitment to enhancing public access to justice, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while working remotely. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Flexible working hours

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have a law license in New York and three years of legal experience.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearings and review evidence to issue decisions.
• Maintain procedures to ensure timely case adjudication.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Legal Research

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Writing Skills

Education

License to practice law in New York

Three years of relevant legal experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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 general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides 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 Division and Appeals Division. JHOs are independent adjudicators who decide whether to sustain or dismiss civil summonses filed by NYC enforcement agencies against members of the public (individuals, businesses, etc.). Each day, JHOs conduct multiple hearings, review evidence, assess legal arguments, and issue written decisions.

JHOs are responsible for maintaining procedures to ensure that cases are heard, and decisions rendered in a timely manner, while knowledgably and accurately conveying agency policy to the public. The ideal candidate is an ambitious, energetic and experienced attorney who enjoys the growth opportunities afforded by OATH’s ongoing commitment to positive institutional change, technological enhancement, and maximizing the public’s access to justice. JHOs must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work effectively within tight deadlines.

JHOs are scheduled on the needs of the agency and may work up to 1,000 hours per year at the hourly rate noted above. JHOs may maintain outside employment. JHOs work off-site, using their own computer and telephone. If assigned to the Hearings Division, JHOs will be conducting hearings remotely by phone. If assigned to the Appeals Division, JHOs will be reviewing written appeal requests and writing appeal decisions.

HEARING OFFICER (PER SESSION) - 95937

Minimum Qualifications

1. A license to practice law in the State of New York, which must be maintained;
2. Three years of recent satisfactory relevant legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar.

Preferred Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent writing, legal research, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior adjudicatory experience and/or knowledge of NYC enforcement agencies is helpful but not required.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.