Remote Social Services Hearing Officer

NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Generous vacation and sick leave

Access to financial assistance for career-related study

Job summary

The NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance seeks a Hearing Officer to preside over impartial hearings for social services benefits. This full-time position requires candidates to possess legal qualifications and the ability to handle fast-paced workloads while ensuring fairness.

Responsibilities include analyzing cases, drafting decisions, and conducting hearings. The role offers access to comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a pension plan.

Applicants are expected to have relevant legal experience and may be considered for telecommuting options.

Qualifications

• 12 months as an Assistant Hearing Officer or relevant legal experience.
• Eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.
• Experience with social service benefit programs is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Preside over hearings for social services benefit programs.
• Draft written opinions and decisions.
• Analyze data and apply laws to facts.

Skills

Fair decision-making

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Ability to handle fast-paced workload

Education

Admission to NYS Bar

Law school graduation

Job description

The NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance seeks a Hearing Officer to preside over impartial hearings for social services benefits. This full-time position requires candidates to possess legal qualifications and the ability to handle fast-paced workloads while ensuring fairness.

Responsibilities include analyzing cases, drafting decisions, and conducting hearings. The role offers access to comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a pension plan.

Applicants are expected to have relevant legal experience and may be considered for telecommuting options.