Workers’ Judge

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge, the Administrative Law Judge is assigned to hear and decide judicial matters arising under the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations relating to workers' compensation and related laws and does other related work within the Division of Workers' Compensation.

The Administrative Law Judge must adhere to the California Code of Judicial Ethics and be a member of the State Bar of California.

To be considered for this Administrative Law Judge job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, have reinstatement eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please  to access the exam:
Exam Bulletin.

464 W. Fourth Street, Suite 239
San Bernardino, CA 92401

The incumbent works in an air‑conditioned office building with natural and artificial lighting and temperature control. In addition, the incumbent will perform work in private offices or court rooms and will work extensively on computers for drafting documents, conducting research, drafting email communication, and other purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date of March 10, 2026. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Address for Mailing Application Packages:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn:
Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at  All experience and education relating to the minimum qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.