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Title: Administrative Law Judge 2

Position: W70101

Location: 7450 Freight Way, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Hourly Rate: $54.66 - $71.06 per hour

Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt

Join a team of Virginia’s Top Shelf Talent! The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (Virginia ABC) is seeking applicants for a part‑time Administrative Law Judge 2 to conduct informal conferences and formal administrative hearings in compliance with the Virginia Administrative Process Act, the Code of Virginia, and ABC Board regulations and policy. This position supports the Authority’s mission to regulate ABC licensees and customers; impose sanctions as appropriate; rule on continuance requests; and mediate contested matters as assigned.

• $54.66 – $71.06 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

This is a wage position with no benefits, not to exceed 1,500 hours per year.

• Work hours will vary week to week.

• Conduct informal conferences and formal administrative hearings in compliance with the Virginia Administrative Process Act, the Code of Virginia and ABC Board regulations and policy.
• Decide procedural, factual and legal issues involved in the hearing and appeals process.
• Evaluate and rule on evidentiary and pre‑trial matters including requests for continuances.
• Interpret and apply applicable law, regulations and policy.
• Advising and assisting staff and interested parties in conducting hearings and appeals business.
• Determine appropriate sanctions consistent with applicable law, regulations and policy; issue timely, logical and understandable decisions and rulings.
• Ensure timely, efficient and effective conduct of hearings and appeals under established policy and standards.

• Must be an attorney and member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Extensive knowledge of administrative or judicial hearing processes and drafting of judicial decisions in Virginia or federal courts.
• Knowledge of the Virginia Administrative Process Act and ABC laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of regulatory and hearings processes and practices, due process requirements, and the U.S. and Virginia judicial systems.
• Extensive communication skills, including effective reading, writing and speaking.
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.
• This position requires travel within the Commonwealth of Virginia to attend hearings.

It is possible for this position to be held remotely outside of the Central Virginia area; however, the role will still require travel within the Commonwealth of Virginia to attend hearings. Mileage for travel will be reimbursed in accordance with Virginia ABC policy.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

VA ABC is an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. ABC will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation to provide access to the application and/or interview process.

• Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS; Authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
• Applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application; a resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.
• All employment offers are contingent on Form I‑9 completion, E‑Verify, and criminal history record checks.