Administrative Law Judge
Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46805
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD):
We strengthen Indiana by understanding workforce needs, aligning resources, and providing access to services that empower Hoosiers to thrive in a changing economy.
Role Overview:
DWD's Appellate Division (Lower Authority) is responsible for conducting unemployment insurance, liability, fraud, and garnishment hearings and rendering legal decisions to fulfill the USDOL requirements. Administrative Law Judges, support staff, and supervisors facilitate Appellate’ s operations. The type of legal action that can result from unemployment insurance, fraud, and garnishment work in the Appellate Division includes an appeal to the Review Board or an appeal to the DWD Commissioner.
As an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) within the Appellate Division, you will serve as an integral part of fulfilling DWD's duty to administer the State’s UI program and is imperative to the success of DWD UI benefits program. The work completed has a direct and significant impact on the UI program’s federal metrics and the UI trust fund account. This position is located in the DWD Fort Wayne office.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Receive and review case files prior to scheduling hearings.
- Rule upon any pre-hearing motions.
- Hold administrative hearings as an impartial judge pursuant to the Indiana Code, Indiana Administrative Code and the USDOL Criteria Handbook.
- Conduct in-person and telephone hearings with mostly unrepresented parties.
- Obtain all necessary facts in the hearing to create a thorough record.
- Issue timely decisions consistent with Indiana law.
- Maintain knowledge of current, applicable law.
- Review and certify hearing transcripts, when necessary.
- Minimum travel required for in-person hearings.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Must hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution.
- Admission to the Indiana State Bar and in good standing.
- Knowledge of the Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure.
- Ability to conduct fair and impartial hearings.
- Ability to quickly assimilate oral and written data, analyze facts and draw logical conclusions.
- Ability to work independently and with appeals supervisor and support staff.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- 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
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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
- 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 on 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
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne
