Workers’ Compensation Judge

California Department of Industrial Relations; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations in Los Angeles seeks an Administrative Law Judge to hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations relating to workers' compensation and related laws within the Division of Workers' Compensation. The position is based at 320 W.

4th Street, 9th floor, Los Angeles, in an air‑conditioned office building; duties include drafting decisions, conducting hearings, and researching legal issues while complying

Qualifications

• Must adhere to the California Code of Judicial Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations relating to workers' compensation and related laws.
• Draft decisions and conduct hearings within the Division of Workers' Compensation.

Education

Member of the State Bar of California

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.

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

• 249.3.

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

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 320 W. 4th Street, 9th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1954.

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.

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.

Final Filing Date: 9/24/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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.