Appellate Division Director - Attorney

State of Georgia•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Make a meaningful difference in Georgia with impactful work and real-world experience! The State Board of Workers' Compensation is a state agency that serves over a quarter million employers and over 3.8 million workers. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, with a positive outlook, who is detail-oriented and enjoys working with a team. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as impressive time management, legal research & writing skills.

Requirements

JD degree from an accredited school of law
At least two years of experience in the practice of law
Membership, in good standing, of the State Bar of Georgia
Proficiency in legal research
Excellent legal writing skills

Responsibilities

Serves as the Director of the Appellate Division of the State Board of Workers' Compensation.
Reports directly to the Chairman, the Directors, and the Executive Director.
Responsible for managing all aspects of the Appellate Division, including staff, work assignments, case load, case progression, court calendars, and court procedures.
Responsible for drafting proposed decisions for the Appellate Division judges and assisting Division staff attorneys when necessary.
Maintains communication and an effective working relationship with the other Division Directors, other agencies, all stakeholders in the workers' compensation community and the public.
Selects appropriate methods and techniques for resolving problems.
Recommends or initiates personnel actions and administers agency policies.
Provides leadership to staff.
Other duties as assigned.