Legal College Interns - PN 20063855 PN 20063862, PN 20073440

Legal Intern Opportunity starting May 19th!

The Ohio Industrial Commission is seeking (3) three motivated legal interns to join our team in the Columbus Office. Gain hands-on experience in workers’ compensation law, assisting with research, case preparation and administrative hearings. Ideal candidates are law students with strong analytical skills and interest in public service.
This opportunity will help gain workers’ compensation experience for possible future employment as a hearing officer, adjudicating claims and shaping Ohio’s workers’ compensation system.

Under the direction of the Regional Office Manager &/or designee, aids the Regional Office in researching issues arising under Ohio Workers' Compensation Laws & reviews medical & procedural issues in claims & compiles information.  

• Reviews Hearing Officer Manuals & Adjudications Before the Ohio Industrial Commission.  
• Attends hearings at all levels.
• Attends and reviews hearing officer training and course materials as directed by the Hearing Officer Trainer and Regional Manager and/or designee.

See the attached position description for more details regarding this position.

Must be enrolled at an accredited law school and first year of law school completed. 

Job Skills\: Legal 

Technical Skills\: Internship, Claims Examination, Court Administration, Law, Research

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Written Communication

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. 

This is an on-site position and in-office presence is required.

Must submit official college transcript or enrollment verification. 

The hourly wage for this position is not negotiable. Hourly pay rates vary according to graduate college level enrollment status. 

Pay Scale:

• Graduate 2nd year $22.50
• Graduate 3rd year $24.00

ADA Statement\: The Industrial Commission 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact the ADA Coordinator, at 614-466-2765 (voice) or by email to\: diversity@ic.ohio.gov as-soon-as possible but at least 14 days prior to the scheduled event.

Background Check Information Statement\: The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.

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.

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.