Liability Administrative Law Judge

City of Bloomington, Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$85,020•Hybrid

About The Position

This is the position of Liability Administrative Law Judge (LALJ) within the Appeals Division of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The labeling of the position as a LALJ comes from the fact that employers are determined to have "liability" for the unemployment coverage for their workforce in the state of Indiana. The issues that a liability administrative law judge hear are defined by statute (IC 22-4-32) and include issues pertaining to: (1) the assessment of contributions, payment in lieu of contributions, surcharge, penalties, and interest; (2) which accounts, if any, benefits paid, or finally ordered to be paid, should be charged; (3) successorships, and related matters arising from a successorship, including but not limited to: (A) the transfer of accounts; (B) the determination of rates of contribution; and (C) determinations under IC 22-4-11.5; (4) claims for refunds of contributions or adjustments; and (5) the definition of employment under IC 22-4-8. The position is intended as a hybrid position, meaning that there is the expectation that the LALJ may maintain a full caseload that includes employer liability cases, benefit cases, and more complex complex cases, such as wage garnishment, tax intercept, and waiver of overpayment cases.

Requirements

A Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to successfully utilize a case management system to manage a docket, case information, party information, and serve orders
Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Receive and review electronic case files prior to scheduling hearings.
Rule on any pre-hearing motions.
Schedule and conduct pre-hearing conferences.
Hold administrative hearings as an impartial judge pursuant to the Indiana Code, Indiana Administrative Code, and the USDOL Criteria Handbook.
Maintain a full caseload that has a percentage of benefit and liability issues that are subject to fluctuation.
Conduct in-person and telephone hearings with both represented and unrepresented parties.
Obtain all necessary facts in the hearing to create a thorough record that can withstand judicial review at the Court of Appeals.
Issue timely decisions consistent with Indiana law.
Maintain knowledge of current, applicable law.
Review and certify hearing transcripts, when necessary.
Minimum travel may be required for in-person hearings or training.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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