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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

State of Maryland
Maryland, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
Introduction

The Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is seeking candidates who are lawyers in good standing and licensed to practice law in Maryland for the position of Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). ALJs conduct fair and timely hearings in contested cases for over 30 State agencies involving over 500 different hearing types. OAH is responsible to provide prompt, accessible and efficient due process for any person or business affected by the action or proposed action of State and government agencies. The OAH is based in Hunt Valley and the position may require occasional travel within Maryland. This position also allows teleworking and remote hearing options for qualified ALJs. Starting salary is $127,436 annually (applicable to State and non-State employees).

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Hunt Valley, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to conduct administrative hearings and issue decisions pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, other laws and regulations, and the Office of Administrative Hearings’(OAH) mission and vision.

POSITION DUTIES

To prepare for and conduct administrative hearings, and to issue written and bench decisions for a variety of administrative cases.

Minimum Qualifications

Eligible candidates must be a lawyer in good standing for at least five years and licensed to practice law in Maryland.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills; outstanding analytical skills; and excellent writing, legal research, computer, and time management skills to successfully perform the duties of an ALJ.

Special Requirements

After completing an online application via the State of Maryland Job Openings website, candidates must submit the following to the email address indicated below:

  • resume,
  • one (1) writing sample (no longer than 10 pages), preferably written in the past 5 years that displays legal and analytical skills,
  • contact information for three (3) professional references, and
  • a certificate of Good Standing from the Supreme Court of Maryland obtained no more than 1 year ago. (If you do not have the actual certificate to meet the application deadline, you may submit verification that you have requested the certificate and email the certificate to the address below when obtained.)

The materials must be received by OAH no later than August 21, 2026 at noon. Materials must be in pdf format and emailed to Kelly.Valentine1@maryland.gov.

Please do not submit materials via mail, in-person delivery, or fax. To be considered for the position, all requested materials must be completed appropriately and submitted by the indicated deadline.

Please note that materials on file at OAH from previous ALJ recruitments may not be relied on as submissions to this recruitment and must be resubmitted.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have questions concerning this recruitment, please email Kelly Valentine, Director of Human Resources at Kelly.Valentine1@maryland.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the online application.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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