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Appeals Tribunal Chariman
The Appeals Tribunal Chairman serves as the presiding authority over the Appeals Tribunal, which adjudicates disputes related to state agency decisions, administrative rulings, and regulatory enforcement. This role is responsible for ensuring fair, impartial, and legally sound appeal hearings while providing leadership, oversight, and legal expertise to administrative law judges and tribunal members. The Chairman ensures compliance with Arkansas and federal administrative laws, upholds procedural integrity, and provides guidance in complex legal matters.
Class Code:
LAT02C
Job Grade:
SPC10
Special Job Requirements:
Typical Functions:
Preside over high-profile and precedent-setting administrative appeal hearings. Ensure the interpretation and application of Arkansas statutes, agency rules, and federal laws in appeals cases. Issue legally sound, well-reasoned, and transparent rulings based on statutory and case law precedents. Oversee the consistency and quality of decisions made by administrative law judges (ALJs) and tribunal members. Maintain procedural integrity by ensuring due process, evidentiary standards, and administrative fairness. Supervise and mentor Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and tribunal staff. Assign cases, manage workload distribution, and oversee tribunal workflow efficiency. Conduct performance evaluations and professional development initiatives for ALJs. Ensure compliance with Arkansas Administrative Procedures Act (APA) and federal regulatory mandates. Monitor changes in legislation, case law, and agency rules that impact appeals adjudication. Represent the tribunal in legislative hearings, policy discussions, and legal forums.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge of Arkansas administrative law, regulatory procedures, and judicial review processes. Strong understanding of statutory interpretation, evidentiary rules, and precedent-setting case law. Expertise in due process, administrative hearings, and dispute resolution. Ability to interpret complex legal arguments, identify key issues, and render well-reasoned judgments. Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop legal professionals. Excellent ability to draft judicial opinions, legal rulings, and official reports. Strong aptitude for handling legal disputes, mediating complex cases, and maintaining courtroom decorum. Capacity to prioritize high-volume caseloads, manage administrative functions, and meet strict legal deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, plus nine years of experience in law, including five years conducting administrative law hearings, appellate proceedings, or as a judge.
Required Certificates:
Must be licensed as an Attorney in the State of Arkansas. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Exempt:
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