Columbus- BWC Attorney 1 (PN 20067570)

Columbus, BWC Attorney 1 (PN 20067570) Agency: BWC (Workers' Compensation) Contact: BWC Human Resources, View email address on click.appcast.io Work Location: William Green Building 30 West Spring Street Columbus 43215-2256 Primary Location: United States of America—OHIO—Franklin County—Columbus Compensation: $38.01 – $55.80 per hour. Schedule: Full-time. Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Union: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal Professional Skills: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Agency Overview 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. Job Responsibilities Represent the BWC Administrator at all levels of Industrial Commission hearings. Prepare for hearings by reviewing claim files and analyzing the legal issues involved. Interpret laws, rules and regulations; advance legal arguments, examine witnesses and present evidence at IC hearings. Review all hearing notices and IC decisions, interpret IC orders and decide whether to appeal based on laws, rules and regulations. Provide legal advice and consultation to service offices, primarily the Cambridge Service Office, BWC administration and staff on legal issues involving claims determinations, risk matters and other operational issues. Benefits Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, Foster Care leave Education and Development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, etc.) Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Qualifications Admission to Ohio Bar per Section 4705.01 of Revised Code. Must be able to provide own transportation. Probationary period: 12 months. Skill: Attorney/Legal. Knowledge: 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. Unusual Working Conditions Position is overtime exempt. Requires admission to Ohio Bar. May work flexible hours based on operational need. Requires travel (a few times per month); must provide own transportation or operate state‑owned vehicle. Probation period one year. Training & Development required to remain in classification after employment: 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. Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio