Administrative law judge Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Job Description and Duties

The Administrative Law Judge adjudicates administrative hearings for Cal-OSHA appeals. Presides over and conducts hearings pertaining to appeal of employer citations in either a video-conferencing setting on in-person. Regulates the course of the hearing, instructs the parties of their rights and responsibilities, administers oaths to witnesses and language interpreters and listens to witnesses' testimony. Serves as an impartial adjudicator, takes notes during the course of the hearing and rules on parties' motions either verbally or in written form. Establishes scheduling for further proceedings and researches applicable law pertaining to workplace health and safety. Drafts and finalizes the ALJ decision in accordance to the Appeals Board policies and procedures.Takes an active part in assisting parties to seek appeal resolution prior to hearing while presiding over pre-hearing conferences, status conferences and settlement conferences. Rules in a timely fashion on the pre-hearing motions in order to inform parties of appeal status. Prepares written or verbal orders using email, U.S. mail or telephone, when necessary, in response to parties' requests. Prepares and issues timely settlement orders using OASIS case management and scheduling system to finalize the parties’ terms of a negotiated agreement, thereby closing the case.Attends ALJ trainings by either media platforms or in-person as necessary. The ALJ will participate in monthly ALJ meetings to discuss procedural issues and ethical considerations. The incumbent will attend in-person stakeholder meetings as required in order to develop information on administrative court procedures and best practices. Performs other duties associated with the adjudication of appeals, including the preparation of special reports, performing legal research or participating in special meetings.Under the general direction the Supervising Administrative Law Judge, the incumbent is responsible for adjudicating Cal-OSHA appeals. The cases are assigned randomly by the Appeals Board OASIS case management and scheduling system. The work primarily consists of conducting status, pre-hearing and settlement conferences. Most ALJ positions conduct one to two hearings per month.There is only one position that may be filled in either Sacramento or West Covina. If you are interested in the position at more than one location, please submit a separate application for each job control.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

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Working Conditions

The position is located at the Department of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board, Sacramento office. The location is 300 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95833 in Sacramento County. The position is a full-time permanent position requiring the incumbent to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in an office setting; air-conditioned, semi high-rise building with elevator access in an office with natural and artificial lighting. The incumbent will use a personal computer or laptop to access case law, Board cases and a specialized Board electronic case management and calendar system (OASIS) to develop decisions and orders.

The office is located close to I-5, I-80 and the Sacramento International Airport. Part-time telework opportunities are available. Be part of the Appeals Board team and help improve the working environments of California employees.

Special Requirements

To meet the minimum requirements of the job, candidates must be a member of a State Bar organization. Experience in the "practice of law" or "performing legal duties" or "legal experience" is defined as only that legal experience acquired after admission to a State Bar. The incumbent must also meet the requirements as defined in the CalHR Classification Specification Minimum Qualifications.

Please include a standard application 678 and a detailed resume. The resume will be used to determine your qualifications.

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401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

Offers a voluntary benefit that allows you to contribute to both a 401(k) and a 457(b) plan to enhance your retirement benefit. This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees. You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

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Cash In Lieu of Health and / or Dental Benefits (Cash Option)

Allows you to receive cash in lieu of state-sponsored health and / or dental benefits insurance if you have other qualifying medical and / or dental coverage through a spouse, domestic partner, parent or other source.

Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance – for Excluded Employees Only

Offers employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance to managers, supervisors and other specified employees who travel on state business.

Commute Program

Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.

Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)

Provides a benefit allowance, rather than specific contribution amounts for health, dental and vision benefits. You may receive additional taxable income each month, depending on the total cost of the benefit plans you choose.

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.

Death Benefits

Benefits available to legal survivors and / or designees of state employees; see "Planning Ahead" handbook.

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Offers you and your dependents preventive, basic and major dental care coverage through one of several dental plans.

Employee Assistance Program

Employer-paid program offers free professional and confidential short-term counseling and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents, as well as valuable information on a variety of topics including financial, legal, and wellness.

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Group Legal Services Insurance

Voluntary, employee-paid plan that provides comprehensive legal coverage designed to meet most common personal legal needs. Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Group Long-Term Disability Insurance – For Excluded Employees Only

Voluntary, employee-paid plan that replaces a portion of the employee's income in the event the employee is unable to work for six months or longer due to a covered illness or injury.

Health Benefits

Offers you and your dependents a broad range of health insurance plans with the state paying a portion of the premium. CalPERS administers this coverage.

CalPERS Health and Wellness

Promotes a work environment that encourages healthy lifestyle choices, decreases the risk of illness and disease and enhances employee effectiveness and well-being.

Long-Term Care Program

Offers coverage through CalPERS for a chronic illness, frailty of old age, or a serious accident. Available to all California public employees, retirees, and their eligible family members.

Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program

Offers a retirement savings program for part-time, seasonal and temporary employees who are not covered by CalPERS or Social Security.

Reimbursement Accounts

Allows you to set pre-taxed money aside in a reimbursement account to pay for certain kinds of medical and dependent care expenses. You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.

Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

Allows you to deduct a specific pre-tax amount for work-related parking fees from your pay. Available to employees who drive a personal vehicle to work or to a location from which the employee commutes to work and pays for parking.

Vision Benefits

Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses. An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.