The Idaho Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is seeking a full-time Administrative Law Judge to conduct hearings and issue-related decisions and perform related work.
This position is in-person at OAH's central office in downtown Boise with some work-related travel, including travel throughout the state of Idaho. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, although as a legal position, occasional night and weekend work may be required to fully discharge duties and meet deadlines. This position has a negotiable start date but must start no later than December 07, 2026.
Hiring managers are continuously considering applications for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This position is exempt from classified state service and the Rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit the two (2) following documents to be considered for the position:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample
Please email the three documents togeneral@oah.idaho.gov.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Extensive study of contested administrative cases;
- Establishing guidelines and explaining legal standards at hearing;
- Eliciting testimony and argument;
- Ruling on admissibility of evidence, requests for continuance, dismissals, objections, and postponements;
- Analysis of documents, testimony, relevant evidence, regulations, law, and precedent decisions;
- Preparation of a written decision and rationale supporting that decision;
- Provide technical expertise on hearing procedures;
- Facilitate resolution of contested case proceedings as an appointed mediator; and
- Facilitate presentations to agency and employer groups, lawyers, and the public on a specific area or areas of law.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to meet the requirements listed in Section 67-5283, Idaho Code, within the Idaho Administrative Procedure Act, to include:
- A citizen of the United States and at least 30 years of age;
- Have held a license to practice law or held a judicial office in one (1) or more United States jurisdictions for five (5) or more continuous years immediately preceding appointment; and
- Be or become an active member of the Idaho State Bar within one (1) year of appointment and remain an active member in good standing thereafter.
Knowledge:- Principles and practices of administrative law;
- Rules of administrative procedure, civil procedure, and evidence;
- Alternative Dispute Resolution methods (e.g., arbitration and mediation).
Experience:
- Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and agency guidance;
- Conducting legal research;
- Questioning individuals to elicit facts;
- Analyzing and evaluating facts, testimony, documents, and records, and drawing conclusions;
- Preparing legal memoranda and filings.
Preferred Experience:
- Supervisory experience of other employees.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- The ALJ may be required to schedule and conduct hearings statewide, with statewide travel required from time to time for in-person proceedings;
- Within one year of appointment, the ALJ will be required to successfully complete agency-funded training, some of which requires travel, to include a 2-week judicial training program at the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada (typically held in August), as well as other training for alternative dispute resolution;
- This position is exempt from classified state service and the Rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.
BENEFITS:
This benefited position enjoys:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision health plans
- Nationally recognized PERSI retirement benefits
- Paid sick and vacation leave accrual upon hire
- Paid Parental Leave
- 11 paid holidays annually
- A healthy work-life balance
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs visit: https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/
*This position will remain open until filled; this job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date.
