Administrative Law Judge

Description:

Position Description:
Judicial Demeanor and Professionalism:

• Exhibits judicial temperament, tact, diplomacy, courtesy and respect with OAH staff, agency personnel and the public.
• Exhibits harmonious working relationships with OAH staff.
• Supports OAH policies and goals.
• Conduct themselves in accordance with the Office of Administrative Hearings Code of Conduct for Administrative Law Judges.

Pre-Hearing Management of Cases:

• Manage cases to ensure timely resolution and control over each case.
• Researches and analyzes laws regulations, policies and decisions to prepare for hearings.
• Prepare written opinions, decisions and orders on motions in a timely manner.

Conducts Administrative Hearings:

• Issues subpoena and administers oaths in preparation for hearing.
• Maintains firm control over proceedings.
• Begins hearings at the scheduled time to minimize disruption to those involved.
• Monitors and directs hearings to ensure that hearings are fair and administers justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the Kansas Administrative Procedure Act, jurisdiction, trial procedure, applicable legal principles, and evidentiary standards.

Issuance of Post Hearing Orders:

• Researches and analyzes laws, regulations, policies and decisions to determine conclusions.
• Prepares well written opinions, decisions and orders in a timely manner.
• Prepare well written opinions, decisions and orders that are understandable upon quick reading, organized in a logical manner, and reach legally supportable conclusions.

Overall Management of Caseload:

• Schedules hearings and travel in a cost-effective manner for the OAH, parties and other involved individuals.
• Processes cases to conclusion in an expeditious manner.
• Complies with OAH administrative and policy directives, both written and verbal.

General Management:

• Assists the Director to develop, implement, coordinate and maintain plans, policies, rules and regulations in the management of the OAH.
• Executes special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school and five (5) years of experience as a licensed practicing attorney.

Post Offer Requirement:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ksrevenue.gov%2Ffaqs-taxclearance.html&data=05%7C02%7CMellanie.Barnes%40KS.GOV%7C6db3b35280c74e8942a408dd1fb0d8b6%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C638701566583431488%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KK6QNRVSW1Z1Y8T0hVDn41R4aBCMJozgySeTpRb5fQk%3D&reserved=0)

Recruiter Contact Information:
Name: Sarah Aasen

Email: Sarah.Aasen@ks.gov

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