Workers’ Compensation Judge

California Department of Industrial Relations; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations seeks an Administrative Law Judge who, under the supervision of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge, will hear and decide matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations relating to workers’ compensation. The role requires eligibility for employment list or transfer reinstatement; exam bulletin is referenced in the posting.

The position is located at 1880 N Main Street, Salinas, CA, with standard 40-hour weeks,

Qualifications

• Hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and related laws.
• Adhere to California Code of Judicial Ethics and be a member of the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and related laws and do other related work within the Division of Workers' Compensation.
• Draft documents, conduct legal research, and use computerized systems to support decisions.

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.

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.

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

• 249.3

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 1880 N Main Street, Suite 100, Salinas, CA 93906-2037

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

The incumbent works in an air conditioned office building with natural and artificial lighting as well temperature control. In addition, the incumbent works in a cubicle in close proximity to others. The position is required to work extensively on computers as necessary for drafting documents, conducting research, drafting email communication, and other purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Reasonable Accommodations

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

Application Deadline

Final Filing Date: 9/15/2026

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.