Cleveland - BWC Attorney 1 (PN 20067630)

State of Ohio • Cleveland, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills. Our Vision: To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success. Our Mission: To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. Our Core Values: One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence. 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. The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox at: [email protected]. This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position. 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.

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar per Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Completion of continuing legal education for attorneys per Rule X of Ohio Supreme Court.
• Compliance with registration for attorneys per Rule VI of the Ohio Supreme Court.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Represents the BWC Administrator at all levels of Industrial Commission hearings.
• Prepares for hearings by reviewing claim files & analyzing the legal issues involved.
• Interprets laws, rules & regulations; advances legal arguments.
• Reviews all hearing notices & Industrial Commission decisions; interprets Industrial Commission orders & decides whether to appeal based on laws, rules & regulations.
• Prepares & submits appeals, motions & memoranda in support to the Industrial Commission; prepares & submits hearing summary sheets.
• Provides legal advice & consultation to the service offices, BWC administration & staff.
• Reviews claim information requested in subpoenas prior to distribution to requesting parties to ensure accuracy & privacy.

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: Mid Level