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Administrative Law Judge

Department of Justice - Arlington, Virginia

Posted May 18, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Salary
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$117,235 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+2.6% - Average

65% above the BLS role benchmark for legal aggregate.

Matched to SOC 23-1011 - Legal aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Where they hire

Hires in: VA from the job posting; source/date not recorded

About this role

Administrative Law Judge Arlington, Virginia Summary Want to make a difference in drug law enforcement? Consider a career with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and you will make a difference for your community and your country. DEA's mission is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. DEA is the lead agency responsible for the development of overall Federal drug enforcement strategy, programs, planning, and evaluation. Duties About the position: This position is located in the Office of Administrative Law Judges, in Arlington, Virginia. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrative Law Judges, under the administrative supervision of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, conduct adjudicatory hearings throughout the United States in formal, contested, often complex administrative proceedings which arise under the Controlled Substances Act. In conformity with the Administrative Procedures Act, 5 U.S.C. 551, et. seq. as well as the Controlled Substances Act and its attendant regulations, DEA Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) make pre-hearing rulings, preside over formal hearings, decide post­ hearing matters, issue written recommended decisions, and certify hearing records to the DEA Administrator, who issues the agency's final orders. The litigation is frequently complex, highly contested, and often subject to demanding time constraints. Litigation issues include registration and controlled substance scheduling issues and involve the interpretation and application of federal and state law. These responsibilities may require some travel. The Administrative Law Judge responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting administrative enforcement and rulemaking hearings in accordance with the Controlled Substances Act (CSA); Title

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