SOAH | Admin Law Judge II (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston Lubbock, San Antonio, Waco) (00050492)
Organization: STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Primary Location: Texas-San Antonio
Work Locations: San Antonio 10010 San Pedro Ave Suite 365 San Antonio 78216
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
State Job Code: 3642
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 26
Salary (Pay Basis): 8,051.67 - 8,534.77 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jun 18, 2025, 10:30:11 AM
Closing Date: Jul 2, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly advanced (senior level) administrative hearing work for the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The State Office of Administrative Hearings handles due process hearings in cases involving disputes between Texas agencies, other governmental entities, and private citizens either through an administrative hearing or mediation. Work involves presiding over administrative hearings, reviewing written records, and producing high-level legal drafting. Compiles and maintains record of evidence, ensuring proper handling of confidential sensitive information. May assign work for and supervise others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Because many of the hearings are held by videoconference to improve public access and meet the needs of Texans statewide, the primary work location for this position will report to one of the following offices: Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio, or Waco.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years of litigation, presiding, or administrative law experience (or a combination of these areas).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Progressively responsible experience in administrative, criminal, or civil law.
• Prior experience in Administrative License Revocation cases or in DWI proceedings.
• Prior experience in presiding over contested cases.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of laws, legal principles, and practices related to Texas administrative process, including, but not limited to, trial and administrative hearing procedures, applicable laws, government regulations.
• Skill in listening to and evaluating testimony of parties involved in hearings.
• Skill in conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Skill in using reasoning and logic to identify means for resolving conflict, and in using judgment to make rulings in assigned cases.
• Skill in using a computer for word processing, data entry and other tasks, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Westlaw, and Adobe Professional.
• Skill in the use of technology used to produce audio/video record of hearings.
• Skill in legal research and analysis.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Robust writing and editing skills.
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
• Ability to resolve disputes impartially and to treat all counsel and witnesses with respect.
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment.
• Ability to determine and apply relevant rules and statutes, to comply with ethical standards, to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to use an automated case tracking system to independently manage assigned caseload.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

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