Administrative Law Judge

Overview

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Job Title: Administrative Law Judge

Department: Department of Social Services

Job Code: JC-506767

Salary: $10,588.00 - $15,263.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 2/13/2026

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Presides over hearings in CDSS and DHCS Program areas, which may include CalWORKs, Cal Fresh, Medi-Cal, IHSS, Scope of Benefits, Resource Family Approval, and Covered California, among others. Handles all types of hearings, including complex or sensitive cases. Interprets and applies federal and state statutes, regulations, and department policies. Rules on objections and subpoena requests, addresses postponement requests, sets continued hearings, and handles other case management issues to maintain proper flow of cases assigned by the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (SALJ).

Submits timely and legally correct final and proposed decisions as delegated, at a rate and quality consistent with State Hearings Division (SHD) standards. Becomes a subject matter expert in CalWORKs, Cal Fresh, and Medi-Cal cases, consulting with other ALJs on points of law and providing referrals to legal sources and prior decisions. May servir as reviewer of proposed decisions submitted by other ALJs, and/or as duty judge who reviews pre-hearing matters (e.g., expedited hearings, bifurcations, subpoena requests, postponements, and reopen requests).

Participates in special projects, including the implementation of best practices, and attends SHD internal and external meetings as assigned.

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Travel required but not limited to Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. This location is accessible by public transit and near restaurants and venues; partial telework offered. Hybrid work may be available under Governor’s Executive Order N-22-25 and at the Department’s discretion. Telework does not change essential functions or CDSS policies. The incumbent must reside in California upon appointment.

Regular commute is not compensable.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

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Job Code: JC-506767

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: Administrative Law Judge

Classification: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Salary Range: $10,588.00 - $14,547.00 A; $11,105.00 - $15,263.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 2

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

CDSS mission: to serve, protect, and support Californians in need; CDSS guiding principles include Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Belonging;
Community Engagement;
Empowerment;
Quality Services;
Data Defined Outcomes. We strive for inclusive, diverse, and equitable service delivery.

• Background Investigation clearance prior to hire.

Do not include confidential information in any documents submitted. Confidential information submitted via Cal Career is redacted on submission. Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice and FBI. This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code.

You are required to complete employment history on the STD 678 form. Incomplete or inaccurate history may disqualify you. Resumes do not substitute for employment history. If meeting minimum qualifications with education, include unofficial transcripts for verification.

Training and Development assignments may be considered, subject to availability and approval. They are temporary and shall not exceed 24 months.

Candidates residing outside California may be admitted to interviews but must provide proof of residence prior to appointment.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. If applying electronically, use Cal Careers. Hard copy submissions may be sent to the address below or dropped off in person.

Final Filing Date: 2/13/2026

Submit Application Packages (STD 678 and required documents) via  If submitting hard copy, include a completed application package. Addresses for mailing or dropping off are provided in the posting.

Who May Apply:
Current employees, lateral…