Job Description

What You'll Do:

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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What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after complete eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Compensation statement:

The hourly wage for this position is not negotiable. For applicants who are not current State of Ohio employees, the starting wage will be the hourly rate listed on this posting. Successful employees will move up a step in the salary range within one year, and in most cases within four to six months, with subsequent step increases occurring annually.

For internal applicants, the position will be filled pursuant to legislation or the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

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.

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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

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

Supplemental 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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Trial period,

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