Administrative Law Judge

Overview

Job Posting:
Administrative Law Judge

Department:
Department of Social Services

Job Code: JC-506419

Classification:
Administrative Law Judge

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: 2/9/2026

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Presides over hearings in CDSS and DHCS Program areas, including CalWORKs, Cal Fresh, Medi-Cal, IHSS, Scope of Benefits, Resource Family Approval, and Covered California, among others. Handles all types of hearings, including complex and/or sensitive cases. Interprets and applies provisions of federal and state statutes, regulations, and department policies. Rules on objections and subpoena requests, addresses postponement requests, sets continued hearings, and addresses 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. May serve as a subject matter expert on CalWORKs, Cal Fresh, and Medi-Cal cases and consult with other ALJs on points of law; may serve as reviewer of proposed decisions or as duty judge for pre-hearing matters.

Participates on special projects and attends SHD meetings as assigned.

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Location:

Los Angeles, CA 90017. Partial telework available. Counties served include Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura. Hybrid work is available in accordance with Executive Order N-22-25. Telework schedules are subject to change. The incumbent may be required to report in-office and attend in-person events as needed. Telework does not change essential functions or CDSS policies. Headquarter location may be designated based on primary residence or closest CDSS location.

Regular commute is not compensable.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

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• Duty Statement

• Job Code #: JC-506419
• Position #(s):
  
  -910
• Working Title:
  
  Administrative Law Judge
• Classification: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
• Salary Ranges: $10,588.00 - $15,263.00 (A/B)
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Los Angeles County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Department of Social Services is committed to serving, protecting, and supporting Californians, with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We seek to provide timely, impartial due process hearings and legally correct decisions, maintain the integrity of the state hearing process, and engage with counties, claimants, and others to ensure an efficient process.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to hire.

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Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by DOJ and FBI. This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code.

You are required to complete employment history on the STD 678. You may be disqualified if history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes do not replace employment history. If qualifying by education, include unofficial transcripts for verification; official transcripts may be required at hire.

Training and Development assignments may be…