Workers’ Compensation Judge

California Department of Industrial Relations; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations seeks an Administrative Law Judge to hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations related to workers' compensation and related laws within the Division of Workers' Compensation.

The role offers a hybrid work schedule, requires adherence to the California Code of Judicial Ethics, and membership in the State Bar of California.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the State Bar of California.
• Must adhere to the California Code of Judicial Ethics.
• Must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or reinstatement eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations relating to workers' compensation.
• Perform related work within the Division of Workers' Compensation including drafting documents and researching.
• Draft emails and other communications as part of court proceedings.

Skills

State Bar of California member

Judicial ethics knowledge

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge, the Administrative Law Judge is assigned to hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations relating to workers' compensation and related laws and does other related work within the Division of Workers' Compensation.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge, the Administrative Law Judge is assigned to hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations relating to workers' compensation and related laws and does other related work within the Division of Workers' Compensation.

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

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To be considered for this Adminstrative 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, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1507

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

250 Hemsted Drive, Second Floor, Ste. B, Redding, CA 96002

The incumbent works in an air-conditioned office building with natural and artificial lighting as well as temperature control. In addition, the incumbent will perform work in private offices or court rooms. The position is required to work extensively on computers as necessary for drafting documents, conducting research, drafting email communication, and other purposes.

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

Special Requirements

The Administrative Law Judge must adhere to the California Code of Judicial Ethics and be a member of the State Bar of California.

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.