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 Details

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

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

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree – Mandatory

⚠️ Candidates without a JD degree will be automatically rejected

Strong legal research and decision-writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Notes

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.