Administrative Law Judge

Job Description

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Recruitment #26-005266-0001

Department

Office of Administrative Hearings

Date Opened

7/5/2026 11:59:00 PM

Filing Deadline

8/17/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary

$127,436 annually (applicable to State and non-State employees)

Employment Type

Full-Time

HR Analyst

Kelly Valentine

Work Location

Baltimore County

Telework Eligible

Yes

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Introduction

The Maryland
Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is seeking candidates who are lawyers
in good standing and licensed to practice law in Maryland for the position of
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). ALJs conduct fair and timely hearings in
contested cases for over 30 State agencies involving over 500 different hearing
types. OAH is responsible to provide prompt, accessible and efficient due
process for any person or business affected by the action or proposed action of
State and government agencies. The OAH is based in Hunt Valley and the position
may require occasional travel within Maryland. This position also allows
teleworking and remote hearing options for qualified ALJs. Starting salary is $127,436
annually (applicable to State and non-State employees).

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Hunt Valley, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to conduct administrative hearings and issue decisions pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, other laws and regulations, and the Office of Administrative Hearings'(OAH) mission and vision.

POSITION DUTIES

To prepare
for and conduct administrative hearings, and to issue written and bench
decisions for a variety of administrative cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Eligible
candidates must be a lawyer in good standing for at least five years and
licensed to practice law in Maryland.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates
should possess strong interpersonal skills; outstanding analytical skills; and
excellent writing, legal research, computer, and time management skills to
successfully perform the duties of an ALJ.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

After completing an online application via the State of Maryland Job Openings website, candidates must submit the following to the email address indicated below:
• resume,
• one (1) writing sample (no longer than 10 pages), preferably written in the past 5 years that displays legal and analytical skills,
• contact information for three (3) professional references, and
• a certificate of Good Standing from the Supreme Court of Maryland obtained no more than 1 year ago. (If you do not have the actual certificate to meet the application deadline, you may submit verification that you have requested the certificate and email the certificate to the address below when obtained.)
The materials must be received by OAH no later than August 21, 2026 at noon. Materials must be in pdf format and emailed to Kelly.Valentine1@maryland.gov.
Please do not submit materials via mail, in-person delivery, or fax. To be considered for the position, all requested materials must be completed appropriately and submitted by the indicated deadline.
Please note that materials on file at OAH from previous ALJ recruitments may not be relied on as submissions to this recruitment and must be resubmitted.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have questions concerning this recruitment, please email Kelly Valentine, Director of Human Resources at Kelly.Valentine1@maryland.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the online application.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Eligible
candidates must be a lawyer in good standing for at least five years and
licensed to practice law in Maryland.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates
should possess strong interpersonal skills; outstanding analytical skills; and
excellent writing, legal research, computer, and time management skills to
successfully perform the duties of an ALJ.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

After completing an online