Administrative Law Judge Specialist Remote

Administrative Law Judge (Specialist) – Contract to Hire (100% Remote)

Job Code: AZ 9540 Client:
Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) – Office of Inspector General (OIG) Position Type:
Contract to Hire Work Arrangement: 100% Remote (Out-of-State Candidates Accepted) Time Zone Requirement:
Must work Mountain Standard Time (MST) hours

Contract Duration:
Through 04/03/2026

Rate: $36/hr on W2 (All Inclusive)

Conversion Base Salary: $76,478.48

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST

Hours:

40 hours/week (Overtime available)

Work Location (Administrative): 1802 West Jackson St. #100, Phoenix, AZ 85007

01/30/2026 @ 2:00 PM (MST)

AZDES Office of Inspector General is seeking an experienced Administrative Law Judge (Specialist) to conduct administrative hearings related to social services programs. This is a contract-to-hire, fully remote role with long-term potential.

• Conduct administrative hearings (in person or telephonic)
• Ask questions, manage the hearing process, and maintain official records
• Make evidentiary rulings and control the course of hearings
• Perform legal research and issue legally sound decisions
• Provide guidance to parties regarding hearing procedures
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints
• Follow up to ensure hearing decisions are properly implemented

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree – Mandatory
• ⚠️ Candidates without a JD degree will be automatically rejected
• Strong legal research and decision‑writing skills

• Experience conducting administrative hearings, especially within social services or public sector environments

• 100% Remote – Out-of-State Candidates Welcome
• Contract-to-Hire opportunity
• Start date dependent on interview completion, onboarding, and PO issuance

This is a remote position.