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Caltrans District 3 · 9 hours ago

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Kern County, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$10,588/mo - $15,263/mo

Caltrans District 3 is part of the Department of Industrial Relations, dedicated to improving working conditions and advancing employment opportunities in California. They are seeking an Administrative Law Judge to hear and decide judicial matters related to workers' compensation and related laws, under the supervision of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations relating to workers' compensation and related laws

Perform related work within the Division of Workers' Compensation

Qualification

Labor Code knowledgeCalifornia Workers' Compensation LawConducting court proceedingsLegal research methodsMedical terminologyRules of evidenceWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDecision making skillsListening skillsProblem resolution skillsPatienceMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsWriting skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Must be a member of the State Bar of California

Must adhere to the California Code of Judicial Ethics

Must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility

Must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)

Preferred

Knowledge of principles and provisions of the Labor Code and regulations pertaining to workers' compensation insurance and safety

Knowledge of leading court decisions on the subject of California Workers' Compensation Law

Knowledge of how to conduct court proceedings

Knowledge of rules of evidence governing such proceedings, and laws relating to serving notices, taking depositions, and issuing subpoenas

Knowledge of medical, physiological, anatomical, and occupational terminology in relation to cases of industrial injury

Knowledge of the purpose and organization of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board and Division of Workers' Compensation

Knowledge of procedures before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Knowledge of legal research methods and performing such research

Knowledge of the underlying philosophy of workers' compensation legislation

Knowledge of the California Code of Judicial Ethics

Excellent listening skills to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Excellent writing skills understanding written sentences and paragraphs, spelling and grammar

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Decision making skills and problem resolution skills

Using logic and reason to identify the strengths, and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Bringing others together and reconciling differences

Excellent organizational skills to be able to prioritize work and ensure that decisions are issued timely

Manage a busy and contentious environment

Interacting with multiple staff members and members of the community

Patience

Experience performing legal research

Experience participating in hearings in a manner that will obtain all pertinent evidence and secure the confidence and respect of all parties

Experience analyzing and appraising legal problems, and applying legal principles and precedents to a particular set of facts

Experience making accurate summaries of evidence and preparing appropriate findings, awards, orders, and other legal documents relating to compensation litigation

Experience analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action

Experience communicating effectively at a level required to perform the essential functions of the job

Experience with computer programs including Microsoft office

Ability to work in a busy office environment for an eight hour work day