Administrative Law Judge​/Assistant Administrative Law Judge; NY HELPS - Kings

Administrative Law Judge/Assistant Administrative Law Judge (NY HELPS) - Kings County

Pay ranges:
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles provided pay range: $82,326.00/yr - $/yr.

The Administrative Law Judge, under the title Motor Vehicle Referee, will perform professional legal work conducting administrative hearings and rendering decisions for the adjudication of moving traffic violations, fatal accidents, persistent violators, false statements on Motor Vehicle documents, and driving without insurance. Hearings also cover violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law and the Commissioner’s Rules and Regulations by commercial establishments such as repair shops, dealers, inspection stations, driving schools, commercial bus drivers and school bus operators.

The judge may prepare cases for review by the Motor Vehicle’s Appeals Board and render decisions for violations of the Navigation Law by boaters, and the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Laws by operators of snowmobiles. Decisions are influenced by the Zero Tolerance Program and new emission inspection regulations.

• Administrative Law Judge (Motor Vehicle Referee) (SG-25):
  Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post‑licensure professional legal experience.
• Assistant Administrative Law Judge (Assistant Motor Vehicle Referee / Assistant Motor Vehicle Referee, Spanish Language) (SG-22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi‑judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency.

The preferred candidate should be a highly motivated individual interested in working in public service as part of an active legal team with at least three years’ experience as a New York State Attorney. Preferred qualifications include strong research and writing skills, eagerness to learn new subject areas, demonstrated sound judgment, and excellent oral communication skills.

Positions available in all five Metro Counties (New York, Bronx, Kings, Richmond, and Queens). Appointees in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester Counties receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions about flextime, compressed work week, and telecommuting.

• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Pension
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flex Spending
• Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program
• Health Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Transportation Savings Program
• Employee Assistance Programs

For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

DMV is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities and to an inclusive hiring process. For reasonable accommodation requests, contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility at diversityandinclusion.gov.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to diversity and equal opportunity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Entry level

Full‑time

Legal

Government Administration