Administrative Law Judge

This is a remote position.

Role: Administrative Law Judge

Location: Phoenix, AZ (100% Remote | AZ-based preferred, out-of-state accepted)

Pay Rate: $35/hr

Schedule: Monday–Friday (Arizona business hours)

Req ID: AZDES_13474

Application Requirement: Must submit a legal writing sample with application.

Out-of-state candidates must supply their own hardware (access is provided via Virtual Desktop).

Position Overview

Conduct high-volume, telephonic administrative hearings, manage proceedings with judicial decorum, and issue timely, well-reasoned decisions governed by Federal and Arizona law.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct Hearings: Manage multiple telephonic hearings daily, control proceedings, take testimony, and make evidentiary rulings.

Case Management: Review files pre-hearing, verify proper legal notice/issues, and synthesize complex facts quickly.

Legal Writing: Draft clear, compliant final decisions adhering to strict statutory timelines.

Communication: Maintain active responsiveness throughout business hours and diplomatically de-escalate party conflict.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Strong time management and ability to handle high case volume under tight deadlines.

Solid understanding (or rapid learning curve) of administrative procedure, rules of evidence, due process, and legal ethics.

Exceptional plain-language legal writing and active listening skills.

Proficiency in word processing, virtual communication software, and proprietary systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience as an administrative hearing officer or judge.

J.D. from an accredited law school (Active Bar membership in good standing preferred).

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Located in Arizona.

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