[Building a Stronger Montana] Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at:https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=25141702&tz=GMT-06:00&tzname=America/Denver MISSION STATEMENT: Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity. DLI CORE VALUES: Responsiveness Respect Integrity Excellence Cohesiveness It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here. BENEFITS: Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great statehere. See our other incredible benefitshere. These are some of our benefits just to name a few: Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana. 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. Military leave: You'll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay. Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises. Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click hereto learn more. Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - clickhereto learn more. Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. - Clickhereto learn more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click hereto learn more! Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth. State employee discounts at various businesses across the state. This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1, 2026. This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) JOB DUTIES: Are you looking for a position where you get to work with a great group of professionals who love what they do and are dedicated to public service? Are you looking for a work environment that places high value on customer focus, individual responsibility, continuous improvement and professional growth? If so, then you may be interested in the Administrative Law Judge I position in the Centralized Services Division. As a Administrative Law Judge, you will: Hold unemployment hearings and issue decisions 85% of the time. Perform pre-hearing procedures (review case files, research state & federal statutes, issue subpoenas, and prepare orders on motions). Conduct hearings in which parties are afforded the opportunity to pursue or defend their rights under applicable law. Prepare and issue decisions. File, record, and schedule activities to resolve all Unemployment Insurance benefit issues within 30 days of the date the aggrieved party appealed. Conduct hearings involving other employment issues 10%. Participate in or lead research project teams and be assigned other duties necessary to fulfill the office's goals and duties 5% of the time. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities: Knowledge of (or ability to learn in a reasonable amount of time): Montana's laws or a similar state's laws regarding unemployment insurance. Federal labor and employment laws The Administrative Rules of Montana Hearing Procedures The rule of civil procedure The rules of evidence Skill in: Ensure hearings are orderly, conducted fairly, and safeguard the rights of the involved parties. The incumbent must preside over the prehearing procedures and the hearing with dignity, decorum, and authority, and must maintain control with impartiality. Explain the law and procedure at the start of the hearing process, provide clear expectations to the parties, and assist in the development of testimony. The incumbent must be able to directly examine witnesses and evaluate their testimony. Analyze and evaluate hearings records including exhibits in contested case proceedings involving attorneys, agency staff, and the public. Define, analyze and evaluate multiple issues at hearing that lack clarity or specificity in the law or administrative procedures. Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions. Apply and analyze past legal and administrative decisions, rulings, precedents, decisions and principles to specific situations. Ability to: Identify essential facts, issues or potential issues during the course of hearings. Follow oral and written arguments and identify and apply appropriate law to essential facts and key issues. Write clear, concise, well organized and legally sufficient decisions and orders. Communicate effectively orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to issues. Determine the credibility of witnesses and their testimony from the voice, manner of presentation, and demeanor of the witness and from the quality and consistency of the testimony and evidence presented. Effectively manage a large caseload to insure timely resolution of cases. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates with a strong mix of the attributes listed in the above Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are desired. Candidates may demonstrate competency in the KSAs through experience, formal education (including certificates, credentials, or degree-based programs), or a combination of both. Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered. Juris doctorate degree. Four years of job-related experience in legal writing, conducting legal research, litigation, administrative law, administrative hearings processes and procedures, and adjudication of contested cases. OR Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be substituted. HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY: A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. Tip:When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as "RELEVANT" or we will be unable to view your documents. Required application materials: Cover Letter- In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position. Resume- include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment. Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. Title: *Administrative Law Judge 1 Location: Helena Requisition ID: 25141702
