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Administrative Law Judge

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN • 20h ago

Date Posted: Jul 30, 2025

Requisition ID: 463225

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) :

Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside the box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement, and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting-edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana's employment future. If managed properly, Indiana's workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country's economic growth.

Role Overview :

The Appeals Referee is an Administrative Law Judge who conducts unemployment insurance hearings in accordance with Indiana Code 22-4-17-6. In general, the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure and Indiana Rules of Evidence govern the proceedings. Administrative Law Judges complete timely written decisions that contain conclusions of law that are supported by specific findings of fact. A typical hearing schedule for an Administrative Law Judge is 28 hearings a week. Hearings may last longer than 45 minutes. Decisions are expected to be completed by the end of the week in which the hearing was held

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Receive and review case files prior to scheduling hearings.

Rule upon any pre-hearing motions.

Hold administrative hearings as an impartial judge pursuant to the Indiana Code, Indiana Administrative Code and the USDOL Criteria Handbook.

Conduct in-person and telephone hearings with mostly unrepresented parties.

Obtain all necessary facts in the hearing to create a thorough record.

Issue timely decisions consistent with Indiana law.

Maintain knowledge of current, applicable law.

Review and certify hearing transcripts, when necessary.

Minimum travel required for in-person hearings.

This position is a full-time, in office position. Office is located in Indiana Government Center South Building in Indianapolis.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

Must hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution.

Admission to the Indiana State Bar and in good standing.

Knowledge of the Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure.

Ability to conduct fair and impartial hearings.

Ability to quickly assimilate oral and written data, analyze facts and draw logical conclusions.

Ability to work independently and with appeals supervisor and support staff.

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

Education Reimbursement Program

Group life insurance

Referral Bonus program

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Free Parking for most positions

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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