ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

The Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).  OAH provides due process for any person or business affected by the action or proposed action of State agencies. ALJs conduct fair and timely hearings in contested cases for over 30 State agencies involving 200 different programs, with over 500 hearing types. OAH is headquartered in Hunt Valley in Northern Baltimore County, but the majority of cases are heard throughout the State for the convenience of citizens and businesses.

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11101 Gilroy Road, Hunt Valley MD 21031

The main purpose of this position is to conduct administrative hearings and issue decisions pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act and other laws and regulations.

To prepare for, hold hearings and issue both written and bench decisions for a variety of administrative cases for the State of Maryland.

To be eligible for consideration, you must be a lawyer in good standing for a minimum of five years, and currently licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland.

Candidates should possess excellent writing, legal research, computer and time management skills.  Travel throughout Maryland is frequent.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Candidates MUST provide supplemental materials to include 5 copies of each of the following:

1.) a resume;

2.) a writing sample no longer than 10 pages;

3.)  contact information of three professional references.

In addition, you MUST submit one copy of an original Certificate of Good Standing from the Maryland Court of Appeals. (If you do not have the actual certificate in time to meet our deadline, you may submit verification that you have requested the certificate.)

 

These materials must be supplied no later than September 30, 2016 via US Mail or other delivery post to:

Janet Cora, Director of Personnel

Office of Administrative Hearings

11101 Gilroy Road

Hunt Valley, MD 21031

E-mails and faxes will not be accepted.

 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Office of Administrative Hearings at 410-229-4100.