State of Indiana · 23 hours ago
Administrative Law Judge Manager
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $93K/yr
5+ years expThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, and they are seeking an Administrative Law Judge Manager to provide leadership and oversight for Administrative Law Judges within the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings. This role ensures consistency, quality, and efficiency in adjudicatory processes while maintaining impartiality and adherence to applicable laws and ethical standards.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal and procedural guidance to ALJs
Monitor performance through decision reviews, case audits, and established performance metrics
Develop and deliver training programs to enhance judicial skills and compliance with OALP standards
Address day-to-day inquiries and operational issues from ALJs
Manage a personal caseload of medium- to high-complexity cases, ensuring timely and accurate decisions
Uphold principles of fairness, impartiality, and due process in all proceedings
Contribute to policy development, standard operating procedures, and strategic initiatives
Foster a culture of professionalism, ethics, and continuous improvement within OALP
Collaborate with agency leadership to advance organizational goals and improve service delivery
Oversees and manages the performance of administrative law judges (ALJs) who conduct thorough and impartial hearings in accordance with the law
Runs reports regularly to ensure timeliness and accuracy of hearing dispositions and case statuses
Conducts complex legal research
Collaborates with supervisor to take a lead role in training ALJs and monitoring learning progress, including serving as a resource for ALJs seeking advice
Establishes goals, priorities, and methodologies for ALJ performance in alignment with the agency’s strategy and mission
Coordinates the scheduling of ALJ hearings
Maintains and reviews metrics for performance and caseload oversight
Identifies ways to streamline processes and enhance turnaround time of appeals
Maintains lines of communication with necessary parties regarding training needs
Audits ALJ decisions for timeliness, quality, logical reasoning, and accurate application of the law and facts
Maintains impartial and ethical conduct
Identifies and develops leadership skills in employees for succession planning
Summarizes new legislation and rules and determines impact upon the matters heard by OALP
Serves as a mediator and administrative law judge as assigned
Recruits, interviews, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development
Sets expectations, measures progress, provides ongoing feedback, and evaluates the performance of employees. Ensures work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Jurisprudence with Indiana Bar Admission with a license in good standing
5 years of experience as a licensed attorney, practicing in administrative law, government law, and/or civil or criminal litigation
Broad knowledge of all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines which relate to subject matter cases
Broad knowledge of federal and state court decisions and of previous administrative hearing decisions
Broad knowledge of administrative hearing process and written decisions criteria
Broad knowledge of legal principles and procedures, including the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act, trial rules, and rules of evidence
Possess judicial demeanor reflective of the Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct, including impartiality, respectfulness, civility, dignity, and the absence of bias or prejudice
Ability to manage an independent, remote, and large team of administrative law judges
Ability to conduct complex legal research regarding matters of federal or state law
Ability to effectively utilize multiple case management systems
Ability to communicate timely and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to plan, prepare and present public presentations in a variety of settings such as workshops, conferences, and training sessions
Be willing to travel as needed for hearings, mediations, or trainings
Extensive ability to assess, implement, monitor, and evaluate program plans, achieve, problem solve and take direct action
Strong ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports in relation to caseload and case management
Ability to work without interruptions and in a secure location at home
Strong ability to maintain effective working relationships
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Experience as a judicial officer and/or managing attorneys is a plus
Benefits
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Company
State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Chief Financial Officer
Annie Frischkorn
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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