Remote Judicial Hearing Officer — Administrative Tribunal

City of New York; New York (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) seeks Judicial Hearing Officers (JHOs) to adjudicate civil summonses filed by NYC enforcement agencies. JHOs work as independent adjudicators, conduct hearings, review evidence, and issue written decisions.

Off-site and remote work arrangements apply; JHOs may work up to 1,000 hours annually per session, with hearings by phone for the Hearings Division.

Qualifications

• License to practice law in New York State, maintained.
• At least three years of relevant legal experience after admission to the bar.

Responsibilities

• Hear and decide on civil summonses filed by NYC enforcement agencies.
• Conduct hearings remotely by phone when assigned to Hearings Division.
• Review evidence, weigh arguments, and issue written decisions.

Skills

New York State Bar

Three years experience

Job description

The City of New York’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) seeks Judicial Hearing Officers (JHOs) to adjudicate civil summonses filed by NYC enforcement agencies. JHOs work as independent adjudicators, conduct hearings, review evidence, and issue written decisions.

Off-site and remote work arrangements apply; JHOs may work up to 1,000 hours annually per session, with hearings by phone for the Hearings Division.