Legal College Interns - PN 20063855 PN 20063862

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Industrial Commission is seeking (2) two motivated legal interns to join our team in the Columbus Office. Gain hands-on experience in workers’ compensation law, assisting with research, case preparation and administrative hearings. Ideal candidates are law students with strong analytical skills and interest in public service. This opportunity will help gain workers’ compensation experience for possible future employment as a hearing officer, adjudicating claims and shaping Ohio’s workers’ compensation system. Under the direction of the Regional Office Manager &/or designee, aids the Regional Office in researching issues arising under Ohio Workers' Compensation Laws & reviews medical & procedural issues in claims & compiles information. Reviews Hearing Officer Manuals & Adjudications Before the Ohio Industrial Commission. Attends hearings at all levels. Attends and reviews hearing officer training and course materials as directed by the Hearing Officer Trainer and Regional Manager and/or designee. See the attached position description for more details regarding this position. Must be enrolled at an accredited law school and first year of law school completed.

Requirements

• Must submit official college transcript or enrollment verification
• Must be enrolled at an accredited law school and first year of law school completed
• Legal Technical Skills: Internship, Claims Examination, Court Administration, Law, Research
• Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Aids the Regional Office in researching issues arising under Ohio Workers' Compensation Laws
• Reviews medical & procedural issues in claims & compiles information
• Reviews Hearing Officer Manuals & Adjudications Before the Ohio Industrial Commission
• Attends hearings at all levels
• Attends and reviews hearing officer training and course materials as directed by the Hearing Officer Trainer and Regional Manager and/or designee

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees