BWC Attorney 1 (PN 20067613)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary duties relating to addressing bankruptcy issues and working with the BWC bankruptcy unit. Working with BWC Medicare coordinator and unit director with respect to the Medicare Secondary Payer Ace, with SCHIP Extension Act, and the WCMSA. Providing legal advice and consultation in response to inquiries from\: the BWC Administrator, regional customer service offices, central office, insurance companies, injured workers and employers pertaining to bankruptcy, self-insurance, legislative changes, settlements, safety violations, handicap reimbursements, Workers' Compensation laws and BWC policies and procedures. Assisting the BWC legal department, State of Ohio Attorney General's office, County prosecutor's and/or special counsel in resolution, negotiation, settlement, and/or litigation of bankruptcy, self-insurance, handicap reimbursements, safety violations, legislative changes or BWC policies and procedures. Responds to subject matter related legal claims and matters. Working with State of Ohio Attorney General's office and fraud investigators investigating alleged fraud complaints. Working with BWC business units in reviewing policies, rules, and statutes.

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

• Addressing bankruptcy issues
• Working with the BWC bankruptcy unit
• Working with BWC Medicare coordinator and unit director with respect to the Medicare Secondary Payer Ace, with SCHIP Extension Act, and the WCMSA
• Providing legal advice and consultation in response to inquiries from\: the BWC Administrator, regional customer service offices, central office, insurance companies, injured workers and employers pertaining to bankruptcy, self-insurance, legislative changes, settlements, safety violations, handicap reimbursements, Workers' Compensation laws and BWC policies and procedures
• Assisting the BWC legal department, State of Ohio Attorney General's office, County prosecutor's and/or special counsel in resolution, negotiation, settlement, and/or litigation of bankruptcy, self-insurance, handicap reimbursements, safety violations, legislative changes or BWC policies and procedures
• Responds to subject matter related legal claims and matters
• Working with State of Ohio Attorney General's office and fraud investigators investigating alleged fraud complaints
• Working with BWC business units in reviewing policies, rules, and statutes

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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees