Administrative Law Judge

Introduction

The Department of Administration's Division of Hearings and Appeals is currently recruiting to fill an

Administrative Law Judge vacancy

within the Office of Worker's Compensation Hearings Unit in Madison.

Headquarters : Hill Farms State Office Building, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI .

The Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA) is a quasi-judicial, independent entity created to conduct high quality, impartial, independent, and cost and time efficient hearings that serve customer agencies and the citizens of Wisconsin. DHA currently conducts hearings for fifteen state agencies and is also available to do hearings for other agencies when requested. It is a growing agency with a varied caseload which fall under these administrative units : Corrections Unit, Office of Worker's Compensation Hearings, General Government Unit, and Work & Family Services Unit. To learn more about DHA, please click here .

The DHA is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring :

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits ( health plan options start at just $39 / month for single plans and $97 / month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Director of the Office of Worker's Compensation Hearings (OWCH), the incumbent resolves Worker's Compensation disputes; conducts quasi-judicial hearings, presides at pre-hearings and settle disputes at settlement conferences for claims pending in the OWCH hearing office, and as allowed OWCH commuter hearing offices; makes findings of fact and issues orders; performs functions of duty judge, including answering and providing opinions to legal and procedural questions; approves advancement requests, requests for postponements and attorney's fees; participates in Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) training programs, adheres to the OWCH's Uniform Performance Standards.

For more information, please view the complete position description .

Salary Information

This classification is assigned to pay schedule / range 09-75 with an annual starting salary between $95,680.00 - $117,249.60 depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits . A 12-month probation may be required.

Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. Certain positions may allow remote / work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

The Office of Worker's Compensation Hearings (OWCH) are held in-person, and the administrative law judge is required to travel throughout the state of Wisconsin to conduct these hearings.

All applicants who are deemed eligible based on the initial resume and cover letter screening as assessed via the posted qualifications, will be required to complete a timed, written assessment. HR will send notifications of eligibility status and invitations to complete the written assessment to those eligible at that time.

Qualifications

A minimally qualified applicant will be currently licensed to practice law in the state of Wisconsin and be in good standing with the State Bar of Wisconsin prior to the application deadline.

Qualified applicants will have experience performing the following :

In addition, well-qualified applicants will also have experience with at least two of the following :

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Paula Langbecker at paulag.langbecker@wisconsin.gov .

Deadline to Apply

Applicant materials are due by 11 : 59pm Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Salary : $95,680 - $117,250