Administrative Law Judge

About This Role

The Administrative Law Judge conducts quasi-judicial hearings, prehearings, and settlement conferences, issuing decisions with findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders. This role involves managing a full caseload with self-direction and maintaining records for appeal purposes within the Department of Administration's Division of Hearings and Appeals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quasi-judicial hearings, prehearings, and settlement conferences
• Issue decisions that make findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders
• Rule on procedural motions
• Manage a full caseload with self-direction
• Maintain a record for appeal purposes

Requirements

• Currently licensed to practice law in the state of Wisconsin and in good standing with the State Bar of Wisconsin
• Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting different areas of law
• Experience writing legal documents, including motions, briefs, or legal memoranda
• Experience speaking publicly or in forum on legal topics
• Extensive knowledge of administrative law and rules of evidence
• Ability to maintain decorum in an adversarial proceeding

Nice to Have

• Experience conducting legal research, analysis, and/or writing as part of a tribunal (including interning or clerking)
• Education or training in administrative law and/or the administration of due process
• Experience appearing as an attorney or decision-maker in legal proceedings involving administrative law and/or due process
• Experience providing legal advice related to correctional law
• Experience serving as a legal representative in hearings or disputes involving individuals on probation, parole, extended supervision, etc.
• Experience serving as a decision-maker in a tribunal

Benefits