Attorney 5

About Us:

Our mission is to serve injured workers and Ohio employers through expeditious and impartial resolution of issues arising from workers' compensation claims and through the establishment of adjudication policy.

Duties

The Ohio Industrial Commission is seeking a licensed attorney, preferably with Ohio workers’ compensation experience, to manage specific hearing process functions for the Cleveland Region. Candidates must possess strong customer service skills and handle all communications with IC customers and staff in a professional manner. This position requires an individual who is detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines, prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Under administrative direction of Regional Manager, & requires knowledge of substantive & procedural law, rules & procedures applicable to operations of Industrial Commission (IC) in order to :

• plan, direct, & serve as IC hearing administrator in assigned regional /district offices
• review work product & assist with the development & enforcement of policy affecting the hearing process
• issue compliance letters upon finding of good cause, with or without formal hearing, in all of the following areas: suspension requests, requests for the deposition of BWC & IC physicians, the issuance of subpoenas
• granting or denying of hearing continuances & cancellations, matters involving ORC Section 4123.522
• request for pre-hearing conferences & any other matters that will facilitate a free exchange of information prior to the formal hearing
• ensure that claim files are reviewed prior to hearing
• ensure that medical exams are conducted prior to hearings on occupational disease claims & specifically manages the processing of permanent total disability applications
• back up Regional Manager on processing & policy questions as needed
• monitor hearing administrator Case Manager baskets to ensure timely processing
• update information on CAS, ECM & Case Manager as needed
• prepare or route claims for Ex parte orders
• supervise lower level administrative, technical & support staff
• perform other duties as required (i.e., conducts performance evaluations of lower level employees)

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Salary

• $41.23

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills: Research, Professional, Regulatory Compliance, Workers' Compensation Law

Professional Skills: Decision Making, Ethics, Time Management, Writtten Communication

Other Information

This position is filled through an assessment consisting of a structured interview

This position may require travel; therefore, the person occupying this position must be able to provide his/her own transportation &/or legally operate a state owned vehicle.

Unless required by legislation or union contract, external candidates can expect starting salary to be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases during and/or after completing probation and following successful annual performance review periods, for applicable positions.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Benefits

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.