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Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. · 1 week ago

SOAH | Administrative Law Judge II (Statewide)

Texas-Corpus Christi, Texas-Waco, Texas-Fort Worth, Texas-El Paso, Texas-Lubbock, Texas-Houston, Texas-Dallas, Texas-Austin

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Law Judge II for the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The role involves presiding over administrative hearings, reviewing records, and producing legal documents while ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information.

CommercialCustomer ServiceProperty ManagementResidential

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducts hearings involving legal, procedural, and technical issues

Schedules and presides over administrative hearings

Administers oaths, examines witnesses, and rules on evidence

Rules on discovery disputes, scheduling requests, and motions

Properly compiles and maintains evidence

Researches statutes, regulations, rules, and case law thoroughly and accurately

Prepares final decisions or final orders, which can be complex legal documents, with an eye to correctness and consistency

Prepares reports and legal documents

Assists in coordinating court activities

Manages own docket and coordinates the schedules of attorneys and witnesses

Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions

Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule

Ensures security and confidentiality of all sensitive and/or protected information

Complies with all agency's policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Assists with training less-experienced staff

Performs related work as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchAdministrative law experienceTexas attorney licenseConflict resolutionLegal draftingMicrosoft WordWestlawAdobe ProfessionalListening skillsJudgment

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school

Minimum of five years of litigation, presiding, or administrative law experience (or a combination of these areas)

Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and in good standing at time of application

Valid driver's license

Knowledge of laws, legal principles, and practices related to Texas administrative process, including, but not limited to, trial and administrative hearing procedures, applicable laws, government regulations

Skill in listening to and evaluating testimony of parties involved in hearings

Skill in conflict resolution and negotiation

Skill in using reasoning and logic to identify means for resolving conflict, and in using judgment to make rulings in assigned cases

Skill in using a computer for word processing, data entry and other tasks, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Westlaw, and Adobe Professional

Skill in the use of technology used to produce audio/video record of hearings

Skill in legal research and analysis

Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines

Robust writing and editing skills

Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Ability to resolve disputes impartially and to treat all counsel and witnesses with respect

Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment

Ability to determine and apply relevant rules and statutes, to comply with ethical standards, to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to use an automated case tracking system to independently manage assigned caseload

Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds