Administrative Hearing Officer

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Board of Tax Review (IBTR):
The Indiana Board of Tax Review ("IBTR") is the state agency charged with deciding property tax assessment appeals. The IBTR addresses appeals contesting real and personal property assessments. It also addresses appeals concerning property tax exemptions, deductions, and credits.

As the Administrative Law Judge Attorney (ALJ), you will be responsible for presiding over numerous administrative proceedings originating from determinations by assessing officials, property tax assessment board of appeals, and assessment determinations made by the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Research and interpret laws, promulgated rules, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations;
• Serve as an ALJ;
• Hear evidence, rule on the admissibility of evidence, and make reasoned decisions supported by evidence;
• Comply with all established timelines for proceedings;
• Ensure decisions avoid errors and are not subject to remand on account of (1) failing to address the issues raised by parties, (2) failing to develop the record as required by Indiana Law, (3) failing to adhere to hearing procedures established by law, (4) failing to be based on substantial evidence, (5) being arbitrary or capricious, and/or (6) being contrary to any constitutional, statutory, or legal principle;
• Conduct administrative hearings while maintaining appropriate decorum;
• Responsible for the form, preparation, and distribution of documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions;
• Maintain legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records of proceedings relating to cases assigned to you in your capacity as an ALJ;
• Recommend and follow established office objectives, policies, and procedures;
• Perform legal research and writing assignments;
• Successfully utilize agency’s case management system to manage a docket, case information, party information, and serve orders.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• May train, manage, delegate to, and/or provide support for any legal support staff;
• Advises and provides legal support to agency staff on various program and legal areas;
• May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts;
• Researches, interprets, and provides legal advice in relation to laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations;
• May draft and review legislation and administrative rules;
• Utilizes legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records relating to legal procedures;
• Creates, prepares, and distributes documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions;
• Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development;
• Sets expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures;
• May handle administrative matters and hearings while…