Cincinnati- BWC Attorney 1- 20067587
About The Position
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is seeking an attorney to represent the agency at Ohio Industrial Commission hearings. The role involves presenting evidence, making legal arguments, examining witnesses, reviewing claim files and hearing notices, and selecting an appropriate legal approach for each case. The attorney interprets Ohio workers’ compensation laws, rules, regulations, and BWC policy to guide case strategy and support accurate, compliant decisions. The position evaluates Industrial Commission decisions and, when appropriate, prepares and files appeals, motions, and supporting documentation. It also provides legal advice and research to BWC staff, responds to routine inquiries from external customers, maintains case records and weekly reports, and drafts legal memoranda and opinions. The attorney participates in meetings, trainings, and seminars. This is a permanent, full-time classified position in the Workers’ Compensation organization, based at 135 Merchant St., Suite 100, Springdale, Ohio. The stated work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; BWC’s core hours are Monday through Friday, with flex-time schedules potentially available subject to operational needs and supervisor approval. The position may require travel, and the employee must be able to provide their own transportation and/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle. Admission to the Ohio Bar is required.
Requirements
- Admission to the Ohio Bar under Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
- Must be able to provide own transportation.
- Knowledge of law, public relations, human relations, BWC policies and procedures, workers’ compensation and Industrial Commission law, claims management, and the state insurance fund.
- Skill in using a personal computer.
- Ability to define problems; conduct legal research; collect data and evidence; establish facts and recommend appropriate legal recourse; review, edit, and draft appeals and motions; prepare legal reports, memoranda, and hearing summary sheets; and handle difficult interactions with injured workers, employers, and their representatives.
Responsibilities
- Represent BWC at Ohio Industrial Commission hearings by presenting evidence, making legal arguments, and examining witnesses.
- Review claim files and hearing notices to identify key legal issues and determine an appropriate approach for each case.
- Interpret Ohio workers’ compensation laws, rules, regulations, and BWC policy to guide case strategy and support accurate, compliant decision-making.
- Evaluate Industrial Commission decisions and determine whether appeals are appropriate; prepare and file appeals, motions, and supporting documentation.
- Provide legal advice to internal BWC staff on claims, risk matters, and other issues affecting agency operations.
- Research statutes and case law relevant to ongoing matters for BWC staff.
- Respond to routine inquiries from external BWC customers with timely and accurate information.
- Maintain case records and weekly reports, and draft legal memoranda and opinions as needed.
- Participate in meetings, trainings, and seminars.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
