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Hearing Officer Jobs in NJ

Search hearing officer and administrative law judge jobs in New Jersey. Find requirements, salary ranges, and career paths for adjudicative positions.

Category: Legal & Regulatory

Hearing officers conduct administrative hearings, review evidence, and render decisions on disputes involving state agencies, benefits, and regulatory matters.

Typical Requirements

  • Law degree (JD) typically required
  • Admission to NJ Bar for some positions
  • Prior legal or adjudicative experience
  • Strong analytical and writing skills

Career Progression

  • Hearing Officer
  • → Senior Hearing Officer
  • → Administrative Law Judge

Available Hearing Officer positions in New Jersey

New Jersey civil service has 35 hearing officer titles, paying from $44,750 at entry level to $179,046 at the top step.

TitleSalary range
HEARING OFFICER 4 STATE PAROLE BOARD$121,055 – $179,046
CHIEF HEARING OFFICER INMATE DISCIPLINARY PROGRAM$110,276 – $162,870
HEARING OFFICER 3 STATE PAROLE BOARD$110,276 – $162,870
LEGAL ASSISTANT 1 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW$100,498 – $148,187
HEARING OFFICER 2 STATE PAROLE BOARD$100,498 – $148,187
HEARING OFFICER 2, YOUTH JUSTICE COMMISSION$100,498 – $148,187
SENIOR HEARING OFFICER INMATE DISCIPLINARY PROGRAM$95,955 – $141,386
HEARING OFFICER 2 STATE PAROLE BOARD$95,955 – $141,386
HEARING OFFICER 2, YOUTH JUSTICE COMMISSION$95,955 – $141,386
HEARING OFFICER 2$91,628 – $134,900
LEGAL ASSISTANT 2 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW$87,507 – $128,719
HEARING OFFICER INMATE DISCIPLINARY PROGRAM$87,507 – $128,719
HEARING OFFICER 1 STATE PAROLE BOARD$87,507 – $128,719
HEARING OFFICER 1, YOUTH JUSTICE COMMISSION$87,507 – $128,719
CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR SUPERVISOR DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS$87,507 – $128,719
MANAGER 1, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW$87,368 – $122,298
LEGAL ASSISTANT 3 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW$79,844 – $117,228
HEARING OFFICER 1$79,844 – $117,228
SENIOR CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR SPECIALIST DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS$79,844 – $117,228
SENIOR CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR SPECIALIST DISABILITY HEARINGS OFFICER$79,844 – $117,228
MANAGER 2, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW$79,246 – $110,957
SENIOR CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS$72,896 – $106,798
SENIOR CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS BILINGUAL SPANISH & ENGLISH$72,896 – $106,798
CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS$63,663 – $92,953
CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS BILINGUAL IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH$63,663 – $92,953
CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1$53,282 – $77,371
CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1$53,282 – $77,371
CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST 2$44,750 – $64,522
CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST 2$44,750 – $64,522
CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR TRAINEE DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS$58,222 – $60,876
CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR TRAINEE DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS$58,222 – $60,876
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Which employers actually hire hearing officer titles

State payroll records show 597 people in these titles across 4 state agencies, concentrated at Department of Labor. This is where the work exists today, not a list of current openings.

Local employers file their payroll separately and are not counted here, so county, municipal and school-district jobs in these titles are additional to the figures above.

About NJ Civil Service Employment

New Jersey civil service positions offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, pension enrollment through PERS or PFRS, and job security through merit-based employment protections. Most positions require passing a competitive examination to be placed on an eligibility list. Promotional opportunities allow advancement through clearly defined career ladders within each job family.

These titles show up at the state level and across counties, municipalities, and school districts alike. Local government hiring follows the same civil service rules and the same title specifications as the state does.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a Hearing Officer in New Jersey?

To work as a hearing officer in NJ civil service, you typically need to: Law degree (JD) typically required; Admission to NJ Bar for some positions; Prior legal or adjudicative experience. Most positions require passing a civil service examination and placement on an eligibility list.

What is the salary range for Hearing Officer positions?

Hearing Officer salaries in NJ civil service range from $44,750 at entry level to $179,046 for senior positions. Actual salary depends on the specific title, experience, and step level.

Are Hearing Officer positions available at state and local level?

Availability varies by position. Use the job listings below to see jurisdiction-specific opportunities.

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