Hearing Officer​/Administrative Hearing Officer

Job Title: Hearing Officer / Administrative Hearing Officer

Pay
: $36 per hour
Location
: 100% Remote (U.S.

-based; out-of-state candidates accepted)
Schedule
:
Full-time | 40 hours per week

Contract to perm role, 8 weeks before conversion.

Seeking experienced Hearing Officers to independently conduct administrative hearings and issue well-reasoned, legally sound written decisions. This role requires prior hearing officer experience and strong competency in evaluating evidence, applying administrative procedures, and ensuring due process.

Conduct administrative hearings (in person or by telephone), including questioning parties, managing the hearing record, and making evidentiary rulings

Control the course of hearings to ensure fairness, efficiency, and compliance with administrative procedure

Perform legal and regulatory analysis and issue clear, legally correct written decisions

Provide guidance to parties regarding the hearing process and assist them in navigating procedures effectively

Investigate and respond to inquiries or customer complaints related to hearings

Follow up to ensure timely implementation of issued decisions

Prior service as a Hearing Officer is required (candidates without this experience will not be considered)

Demonstrated experience analyzing testimony and evidence and issuing written administrative decisions

Strong familiarity with administrative law, regulatory frameworks, and due process requirements

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (preferred, not required)

Experience applying regulatory frameworks to factual records

Background in administrative tribunals or similar adjudicatory settings