LAW CLERK

Law Clerk - 72970007

This advertisement is for an OPS part-time position located in the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims in West Palm Beach, FL. Contact Person: Hailey Lobsinger View phone number on click.appcast.io Salary: $18.00 hourly

Description: This position contributes directly to the unit and agency mission by assisting Judges of Compensation Claims in timely concluding workers compensation claims by providing legal research and reviewing and drafting proposed orders and settlements.

Examples of Work:

• Reviews statutory authority for granting or denying proposed orders.
• Communicates with the Judge of Compensation Claims professionally and timely related to proposed orders and reasons for approval or denial.
• Assists Judge of Compensation Claims with legal research upon request.
• Meticulously examines proposed settlements and orders submitted in workers compensation claims for accuracy and gives recommendation for approval or denial to assigned Judge of Compensation Claims.
• Completes special projects when assigned and demonstrates DOAH's fundamental values of fairness, cooperation, respect, commitment, excellence, honesty and teamwork.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of computer navigation
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize work and effectively manage one's time

Required Qualifications: Must be a first, second, or third year law student.

Hiring Process: You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, or interviews. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Background: Successful completion of Level 2 background screening is required for all positions with the Division of Administrative Hearings. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.