L&I Workers' Compensation Adjudicator 2-Apprentice

State of Washington • Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability. This position requires in office training for the first 11 months in Tumwater, WA. Join our Workers’ Compensation Adjudicator 2 Apprenticeship program! We have several opportunities for you to join our apprentice classes starting November 16, 2026. Apply now! You have an opportunity to make a difference. Are you interested in being a part of something big? To help injured workers heal and return to work? Make workplaces safe? To help honest workers, businesses and providers by cracking down on the dishonest ones? Come start your career at Labor & Industries! ¡Los trabajadores que hablan español necesitan su ayuda! Las posiciones español bilingüe ganan un 5% adicional de salario. Your future career at Labor & Industries starts here: 22-month apprenticeship program, which includes an initial intensive classroom training period. Options for Hybrid Telework after classroom training (around 11 months). A personal coach/mentor assigned to you. Alignment with a team of experienced Claim Managers. Medical, legal and vocational professionals to assist you. Journey-level certification upon successful completion. The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington's workers. We help employers meet safety and health standards and inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards. As administrators of the state's workers' compensation system, we are similar to a large insurance company, providing medical and limited wage-replacement coverage to workers who suffer job-related injuries and illness. Our rules and enforcement programs also help ensure workers are paid what they are owed, that children's and teens' work hours are limited, and that consumers are protected from unsound business practices. Insurance Services is the largest division within the agency and administers one of the premier workers’ compensation organizations in the nation serving over 3.8 million employees working for 260,000 employers.

Requirements

• One year of experience working with insurance claims within Labor and Industries or in claims/insurance adjusting, claims investigations, paramedical occupations, disability management, claims risk management/loss control, medical billing or paralegal services with experience in personal injury or medical insurance, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree OR Equivalent education/experience.
• Ability and skill to keyboard at a minimum of 40 words per minute , accounting for errors, with a 5-minute typing test.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish Bilingual jobs include a 5% salary increase for dual language responsibilities.
• If hired as bilingual, our top applicant will be required to pass an assessment of your ability to write and speak Spanish fluently.
• Permanent state employees who come into the program at or above 50G will be offered 100% 50G ($5,376).
• Permanent state employees who come into the program between 87% and 99% of 50G will retain their current salary until they naturally progress in accordance with standards of apprenticeship.
• If accepted into this apprenticeship program, you may qualify for an apprenticeship stipend through your GI bill.
• Veterans Preference Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Claim Managers adjudicate and manage workers' compensation claims by authorizing or denying medical, vocational and monetary benefits and ensuring statutory time limits are met.
• As an apprentice you will do this while having your work checked for quality and accuracy.
• The right person for this job will enjoy a challenging, ever-changing environment and possess the ability to work with people needing help.

Benefits

• Medical, legal and vocational professionals to assist you.
• State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career.
• In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level