HEARING OFFICE ADM
3838 N Central Ave
Phoenix AZ 85012

Salary: $102000 - $110000

Anticipated Salary: $107000

Grade: 25

Closing Date: 05/11/2026

Under the general direction of the Chief Judge and Associate Presiding Judges the Administrative Law Judge (AU) is responsible for conducting hearings in contested cases and appealable agency actions. The AU is responsible for the judicial processing of a varied and complex caseload and effectively and efficiently manages the administration of all assigned cases from initial hearing request through hearing final order and appeal. As cases are often highly contested the position requires substantial litigation and courtroom experience. The AU is required to act in accordance with the Arizona Rules of Professional Responsibility and is required to maintain admission and good standing with the State Bar of addition to these duties and working under the supervision of the Associate Presiding Judges the Senior AU is responsible for additional ministerial and administrative tasks as assigned to otherwise assist the Associate Presiding Judges in maximizing the efficient resolution of cases before and the judicial functions of the Executive Hearing Office. The senior AU must have extensive experience as an AU to allow for assignment of and resolution of highly complex specialty matters and stakeholder interactions.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Fairly and impartially preside over contested hearings; enforce appropriate courtroom decorum; promptly rule on motions and objections raised at hearing; administer oaths questions witnesses and examine evidence; rule on the admissibility of evidence and testimony; issue appropriate oral decisions and rulings during hearings.

Write sufficiently detailed and legally supported written decisions; conduct summary reviews in accordance with Arizona law; conduct legal research.

Actively manage all assigned cases including complex specialty matters in your docket to ensure all matters progress in a timely manner; review and rule on pending motions within required time frames; make final determinations regarding jurisdiction and timeliness; rule on pre-hearing motions.

Knowledge of:
Arizona Revised Statutes with more advanced knowledge of Titles 13 and 28
Arizona Administrative Code sections applicable to EHO administrative hearings and the Arizona Rules of Professional Responsibility
Rules of Evidence
Administrative hearing procedures
LEAN or other recognized process improvement system

Skill in:
Maintain control of all hearings
Communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing
Effectively explain complex legal situations and rulings to hearing participants
Independently edit written work product to ensure written decisions and orders are sufficiently detailed but not overly verbose
Conducting complex administrative hearings
Advanced legal research skills
Advanced knowledge in working effectively with automated office and case management systems
Google Workspace

Ability to:
Independently manage a full docket of cases of varying complexity with different legal requirements and deadlines
Handle detailed and complex legal work with accuracy and speed
Quickly and rule on objections during hearings
Respond to the public with tact diplomacy and timely information
Understand accurately interpret and appropriately apply relevant state and federal legal requirements
Analyze facts and evidence and draw logical conclusions
Apply legal principles and precedent
Preside over hearing proceedings
Remain fair and impartial when evaluating evidence
Maintain objective and reasoned demeanor
Plan and organize work assignments
React professionally and adjust appropriately to changing circumstances

At least five years of litigation experience; significant legal writing experience; experience as a judge magistrate administrative law judge or hearing officer.
This position requires at least 3 years in the role of Administrative Law Judge.

Requires possession of and ability to maintain a current valid license to practice law in the state of Arizona.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.