Administrative Law Judge

Mandatory Qualifications: Applicant must currently hold a juris doctorate from an accredited law school with licensure and authorization to practice law under the laws of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the U.S. Constitution. An "active" bar status and/or membership in "good standing" for at least seven years total in at least one jurisdiction in which the applicant is admitted. Judicial status is acceptable in lieu of "active" status in States that prohibit sitting judges from maintaining "active" status to practice law. Being in "good standing" is acceptable in lieu of "active" status in in States where the licensing authority considers "good standing" as having a current license to practice law. Five years of relevant litigation or administrative law experience; experience demonstrating judicial temperament; experience demonstrating complex legal writing ability; the ability to travel. "Relevant litigation experience" includes: appearing as an attorney in and/or conducting formal hearings, trials, or appeals at the federal (including military), state, or local level or as part of congressional or state legislative hearings or investigations; and/or hearing cases as a judge or adjudicator. Litigation preparation and settlement, standing alone, does not constitute "relevant litigation experience," but the definition does include cases which were actively litigated by trial, hearing(s), or motion practice but were resolved through settlement. The definitional touchstone is active lawyering and advocacy in a contested trial, hearing(s), or motion practice environment. "Relevant administrative law experience" as used in the above context is active litigation experience in contested cases initiated before a governmental administrative body, and includes cases which have resolved through settlement. The preparation and filing of routine forms or paperwork to be adjudicated by an administrative body or government official, standing alone, does not constitute "relevant administrative law experience." The definitional touchstone is active lawyering and advocacy in a contested environment, and includes motion practice. Desirable Qualifications (DQs): The narrative for each DQ is limited to ONE PAGE and should be formatted so that each desirable qualification is individually addressed. Experience in adversarial litigation (especially multi-day proceedings) and timely adjudication of a high volume of cases. Excellence in legal writing involving complex legal issues and interpretation of statutory or regulatory language. Ability to understand, analyze, decide, and orally communicate difficult and complex technical, legal, and factual issues, and produce a comprehensive written, legally and technically defensible agency decision while exhibiting judicial temperament. Capacity to manage contested courtroom proceedings effectively and apply appropriate judicial temperament in dealing with parties and counsel. Experience in leading and supervising staff in an effective manner. Ability to operate and manage technology such as (but not limited to) word processing software, case management software, and video teleconferencing equipment. Ability to engage in and completing administrative tasks ancillary to adjudication, such as the timely filing of status reports, time records, etc. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Mandatory Qualifications: Applicant must currently hold a juris doctorate from an accredited law school with licensure and authorization to practice law under the laws of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the U.S. Constitution. An "active" bar status and/or membership in "good standing" for at least seven years total in at least one jurisdiction in which the applicant is admitted. Judicial status is acceptable in lieu of "active" status in States that prohibit sitting judges from maintaining "active" status to practice law. Being in "good standing" is acceptable in lieu of "active" status in in States where the licensing authority considers "good standing" as having a current license to practice law. Five years of relevant litigation or administrative law experience; experience demonstrating judicial temperament; experience demonstrating complex legal writing ability; the ability to travel. "Relevant litigation experience" includes: appearing as an attorney in and/or conducting formal hearings, trials, or appeals at the federal (including military), state, or local level or as part of congressional or state legislative hearings or investigations; and/or hearing cases as a judge or adjudicator. Litigation preparation and settlement, standing alone, does not constitute "relevant litigation experience," but the definition does include cases which were actively litigated by trial, hearing(s), or motion practice but were resolved through settlement. The definitional touchstone is active lawyering and advocacy in a contested trial, hearing(s), or motion practice environment. "Relevant administrative law experience" as used in the above context is active litigation experience in contested cases initiated before a governmental administrative body, and includes cases which have resolved through settlement. The preparation and filing of routine forms or paperwork to be adjudicated by an administrative body or government official, standing alone, does not constitute "relevant administrative law experience." The definitional touchstone is active lawyering and advocacy in a contested environment, and includes motion practice. Desirable Qualifications (DQs): The narrative for each DQ is limited to ONE PAGE and should be formatted so that each desirable qualification is individually addressed. Experience in adversarial litigation (especially multi-day proceedings) and timely adjudication of a high volume of cases. Excellence in legal writing involving complex legal issues and interpretation of statutory or regulatory language. Ability to understand, analyze, decide, and orally communicate difficult and complex technical, legal, and factual issues, and produce a comprehensive written, legally and technically defensible agency decision while exhibiting judicial temperament. Capacity to manage contested courtroom proceedings effectively and apply appropriate judicial temperament in dealing with parties and counsel. Experience in leading and supervising staff in an effective manner. Ability to operate and manage technology such as (but not limited to) word processing software, case management software, and video teleconferencing equipment. Ability to engage in and completing administrative tasks ancillary to adjudication, such as the timely filing of status reports, time records, etc. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.