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Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
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Agency Statement:
About the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC):
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is an administrative agency that hears evidence in cases filed before it and makes decisions based on the evidence presented in those cases. An advocate of neither the public nor the utilities, the Commission is required by state statute to make decisions in the public interest to ensure the utilities provide safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $83,037 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
About the Job:
Administrative Law Judges preside over all docketed proceedings filed with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and are responsible for the day-to-day management of cases assigned to them. To be successful in this position an Administrative Law Judge must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and be able to work independently as well as in a team setting. An Administrative Law Judge must possess a Doctor of Jurisprudence and be a member of the Indiana State Bar, in good standing. Administrative Law Judges report to the Chief Administrative Law Judge.
A Day in the Life:
1. Case Management. Administrative Law Judges are responsible for the management and oversight of cases assigned to them by the Commission. Administrative Law Judges should maintain a caseload that reflects matters of varying degrees of complexity commensurate with the Administrative Law Judge’s level of experience. To effectively manage their caseload, Administrative Law Judges must:
- Act in a timely manner to initially review assigned files and set matters for a Prehearing Conference or Evidentiary Hearing, as appropriate.
- Memorialize the established procedural schedule through the issuance of a Docket Entry or the development, review, and timely circulation of a Prehearing Conference Order for approval by the Commission.
- Ensure that the established procedural schedule is adhered to by the parties (except in the case of appropriate extensions of time or continuances requested by the parties) for the case to move toward timely resolution by the Commission.
- Ensure that motions by the parties are made in writing and acted on in writing-typically through the issuance of a Docket Entry. This should be done in a timely manner consistent with requirements and timeframes set forth in the Commission’s procedural rules. In acting on motions, the Administrative Law Judge should discuss pertinent issues with the assigned Commissioner, staff, and, as appropriate, the Chief Administrative Law Judge.
- Work cooperatively in a team setting to ensure that routine determinations on standard motions are, to the greatest extent practicable, uniform throughout the Division. In furtherance of this objective, Administrative Law Judges should utilize standardized forms developed within the Division for routine Docket Entries and Prehearing Conference Orders.
- Review all pre-filed testimony and exhibits prior to the Evidentiary Hearing and meet with staff and the assigned Commissioner as necessary to review the issues and formulate any appropriate bench questions.
- Following the Evidentiary Hearing, work with assigned staff and Commissioner(s) to develop an Order that is legally sound and consistent with Commission policy and precedent.
- Major cases or cases involving significant or novel legal issues should be discussed with the Chief Administrative Law Judge who should be kept apprised of the status of the proceedings. In addition, when deemed appropriate by the assigned Commissioner and after receipt of all evidence, the Administrative Law Judge is responsible for scheduling any deliberative sessions.
- Review monthly the Assigned Case Report to ensure that individual case lists accurately reflect cases pending before the Commission. It is the responsibility of the Administrative Law Judge to move cases toward a timely conclusion and matters should not remain pending on an Administrative Law Judge’s docket for an extended period of time.
What You’ll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Admission to the Indiana State Bar.
- Preferably 3-5 years of Legal Experience in a Law Firm, as a Judicial Clerk or in an Administrative Agency.
- Advanced knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, and precedents.
- Must possess excellent writing and communication skills and be able to present ideas and opinions clearly in verbal, written, and electronic form.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow agency employees.
- Ability to treat all state employees with courtesy and respect.
- Ability to create, maintain and improve the culture of teamwork, excellent customer service, and cost-effective use of the people’s resources.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected]
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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