Presiding Workers’ Compensation Judge

California Department of Industrial Relations; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations is seeking a Supervising Administrative Law Judge to supervise staff and oversee the operation of a district office of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. The role includes presiding over hearings and ensuring adherence to the California Code of Judicial Ethics.

Qualifications include bar membership in California or relevant judge experience, with potential for eligibility via transfer or reinstatement. A hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Active or inactive membership in the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and the district office operations for the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.
• Presides as a judicial officer over hearings under Workers’ Compensation Law.
• Adheres to the California Code of Judicial Ethics.
• May participate in related work within the Division of Workers' Compensation.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Associate Chief Judge and Chief Judge, the Supervising Administrative Law Judge supervises the staff and is responsible for the operation of a district office of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board but not including the merits of the judicial decisions of the judges; presides as a judicial officer over hearings under Workers’ Compensation Law; and does other related work within the Division of Workers' Compensation. The Supervising Administrative Law Judge must adhere to the California Code of Judicial Ethics.

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

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To be considered for this Supervising 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 1880 N Main Street, Suite 100, Salinas, CA 93906.

The duties of this job are performed indoors most of the time. The employee works in the DWC Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The employee’s work area is equipped with standard office equipment. Attend meetings in designated conference rooms and be willing to travel for off‑site meeting/trainings, work in a team environment and independently.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40-hour work week)

We offer a hybrid work schedule in accordance with DIR’s telework policy.

Special Requirements

• Membership (active or inactive) in the State Bar of California is required.
• One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Administrative Law Judge. or
• Five years of experience in the active practice of law or performing legal duties, including appellate practice. This experience must either have included or been supplemented by two years in work regularly requiring the interpretation and application of Workers' Compensation Law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.