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Administrative Law Judge
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What they do
A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
$139,241 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+8% projected growth
Job Description
This position is located in Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ), Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), and reports to the Chief Administrative Law Judge (Chief ALJ). The OALJ conducts hearing appeals by grantees and other statutory and regulatory hearings administered by the Department, and as delegated by the Secretary of Education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications.