Administrative Law Judge
TN
Full Time
Experienced
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
Tennessee Department of State
Administrative Procedures Division
Location: Tennessee
Mission: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment.
The Administrative Procedures Division (APD) within the Office of the Secretary of State aims to serve our clients, customers, and associates – government agencies, citizens of Tennessee, and judicial partners – by providing impartial, efficient, and sound contested case hearings and mediation. APD offers an important platform for the enforcement of administrative laws and for citizens to contest administrative rulings from the government.
Supervisors: Director of Administrative Procedures and Chief Administrative Law Judge
Summary: Preside over mediations and contested case hearings pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act for a variety of government agencies. The types of hearings include, but are not limited to, professional licensure, civil forfeiture, medical benefits, special education, property tax, etc.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Tennessee Department of State
Administrative Procedures Division
Location: Tennessee
Mission: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment.
The Administrative Procedures Division (APD) within the Office of the Secretary of State aims to serve our clients, customers, and associates – government agencies, citizens of Tennessee, and judicial partners – by providing impartial, efficient, and sound contested case hearings and mediation. APD offers an important platform for the enforcement of administrative laws and for citizens to contest administrative rulings from the government.
Supervisors: Director of Administrative Procedures and Chief Administrative Law Judge
Summary: Preside over mediations and contested case hearings pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act for a variety of government agencies. The types of hearings include, but are not limited to, professional licensure, civil forfeiture, medical benefits, special education, property tax, etc.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Stay abreast of statutory and constitutional law, as well as rules of procedure and the range of substantive law matters that may come before the Administrative Procedures Division
- Perform administrative duties necessary to schedule, manage, and conduct hearings, including scheduling prehearing conferences and hearings to ensure the timely resolution of each case
- Prepare for hearings by reading case documents
- Rule on substantive and procedural motions, including requests for continuance
- Conduct both virtual and in-person contested case hearings, with some in-person hearings requiring regular travel
- Conduct legal research for use in deciding contested cases
- Issue well-written orders, within the given time constraints applicable to each case type, that set forth facts, applicable law, and reasons for the decision reached
- If located outside of Nashville, quarterly travel to Nashville for division-wide meetings, and as needed
- Perform all functions of the job in an independent and responsible manner
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Licensed, in good standing, to practice law in Tennessee
- A minimum of five years of successful full-time paid employment in legal work involving a substantial amount of civil or criminal practice, prosecution, or litigation of administrative cases, or hearing officer experience with a governmental agency
- Specific experience with residential or commercial property tax, real estate law, property valuation, or property assessments is preferred.
- Significant knowledge of the rules of evidence and civil procedure
- Strong legal research skills
- Proven knowledge in a wide range of substantive legal matters
- Demonstrated ability to apply current legal expertise and knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act and its implementing regulations to a broad scope of issues and in different hearing situations
- Able to manage a high volume of cases and expeditiously analyze evidence and issue decisions to meet rigorous deadlines
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Able to exhibit a respectful and courteous manner while demonstrating the diplomacy and judicial temperament necessary to handle adversarial hearings
- Able to travel across the state when needed
Salary progression for the position is as follows:
Starting Salary - $139,584
Salary after 12 months - $147,792
Salary after 24 months - $156,000
Salary after 36 months - $164,208
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