Part-Time Administrative Law Judge

City of Syracuse; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

City of Syracuse seeks an Administrative Law Judge to assist the Director and Chief Administrative Law Judge in conducting hearings and deciding matters involving municipal code and statutory violations. The role focuses on public safety, blight mitigation, and equitable dispute resolution across diverse communities.

Candidates must be licensed attorneys, admitted in New York, with a minimum of three years' experience.

Qualifications

• Attorneys in good standing admitted to the New York State bar for at least 3 years.
• Strong mediation and dispute resolution skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse groups and to render decisions impartially.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative hearings on municipal code violations, statutory violations, and fee disputes.
• Render determinations and issue orders imposing civil penalties.
• Hear appeals and issue decisions regarding adjudicatory matters.

Skills

Legal research

Mediation

Public speaking

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to NY bar

Job description

City of Syracuse residency required for this position. If you are not a resident, you have six (6) months from your date of hire to establish residency.

Job Description

The Administrative Law Judge will assist the Director and Chief Administrative Law Judge in conducting administrative hearings of charges of municipal code violation, statutory violations, and fee disputes relative to matters that constitute a danger or threat to the public health, safety, or welfare of the City of Syracuse. Candidates for this role should demonstrate a passion for public service and a strong desire to help improve the City's neighborhoods. Candidates should also have a proven track‑record of successful mediation and be able to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people in a variety of situations. This position reports to the Director and Chief Administrative Law Judge of the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication.

The City of Syracuse Bureau of Administrative Adjudication systematically addresses blight and quality of life violations that negatively affect individuals living in substandard properties and impact the neighborhoods surrounding such properties. The goal of the Bureau is to improve compliance with property codes that affect the health and safety of residents and vitality of our City's neighborhoods by expediting the levying of fines and penalties that remain non‑compliant after an established period to remedy the violation has been given.

Typical Work Activities

• Conduct hearings and proceedings regarding matters relating to charges of municipal code violation, statutory violations, and fee disputes relative to matters that constitute a danger or threat to the public health, safety or welfare of the City of Syracuse
• Render decisions and issue determination or order imposing civil fines penalties
• Hear administrative appeals and render decisions

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates shall be attorneys in good standing, admitted to practice in the state of New York for at least three (3) years.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

The Aff…? The City also complies with 31 CFR part 51. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources at 315-448-8780 or [e-mail].

All offers of employment will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check and/or drug screen.