Canton - BWC Attorney 1 (PN 20067635)

State of Ohio • North Canton, OH

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Represent the Bureau of Workers' Compensation at hearings by reviewing cases, presenting evidence, and making legal arguments. Review and respond to hearing decisions, including filing appeals and preparing related documents when needed. Provide legal guidance to staff and leadership on claims, compliance, and other operational issues. Research laws and regulations to ensure programs and decisions follow state and federal requirements. Handle legal paperwork and inquiries, including subpoenas, correspondence, and questions from employees, employers, and the public.

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar per Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
• Must be able to provide own transportation
• Knowledge of: law; public relations; human relations; BWC policies & procedures; Workers’ Compensation & Industrial Commission law ; claims management; state insurance fund.
• Skill in : use of personal computer.
• Ability to: define problems; conduct legal research; collect data & evidence; establish facts & recommend appropriate legal recourse; review, edit & draft appeals & motions; prepare legal reports, memorandums & hearing summary sheets; handle difficult interactions with injured workers, employers & their representatives.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Bureau of Workers' Compensation at hearings by reviewing cases, presenting evidence, and making legal arguments.
• Review and respond to hearing decisions, including filing appeals and preparing related documents when needed.
• Provide legal guidance to staff and leadership on claims, compliance, and other operational issues.
• Research laws and regulations to ensure programs and decisions follow state and federal requirements.
• Handle legal paperwork and inquiries, including subpoenas, correspondence, and questions from employees, employers, and the public.

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed