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Cleveland - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

What Youll Do:

The Ohio Industrial Commission is seeking a licensed attorney preferably with Ohio workers compensation experience to manage specific hearing process functions for the Cleveland Region. Candidates must possess strong customer service skills and handle all communications with IC customers and staff in a professional manner. This position requires an individual who is detailoriented with a demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Under administrative direction of Regional Manager & requires knowledge of substantive & procedural law rules & procedures applicable to operations of Industrial Commission (IC) in order to :

  • plan direct & serve as IC hearing administrator in assigned regional /district offices
  • review work product & assist with the development & enforcement of policy affecting the hearing process
  • issue compliance letters upon finding of good cause with or without formal hearing in all of the following areas: suspension requests requests for the deposition of BWC & IC physicians the issuance of subpoenas
  • granting or denying of hearing continuances & cancellations matters involving ORC Section 4123.522
  • request for prehearing conferences & any other matters that will facilitate a free exchange of information prior to the formal hearing
  • ensure that claim files are reviewed prior to hearing
  • ensure that medical exams are conducted prior to hearings on occupational disease claims & specifically manages the processing of permanent total disability applications
  • back up Regional Manager on processing & policy questions as needed
  • monitor hearing administrator Case Manager baskets to ensure timely processing
  • update information on CAS ECM & Case Manager as needed
  • prepare or route claims for Ex parte orders
  • supervise lower level administrative technical & support staff
  • perform other duties as required (i.e. conducts performance evaluations of lower level employees)

To read more details about this position please clickhere.

Whats in it for you:

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

Deferred Compensation

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a unionexempt employee or a unionrepresented employee.

Compensation statement:

The hourly wage for this position is not negotiable. For applicants who are not current State of Ohio employees the starting wage will be the hourly rate listed on this posting. Successful employees will move up a step in the salary range within one year and in most cases within four to six months with subsequent step increases occurring annually.

For internal applicants the position will be filled pursuant to legislation or the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

ADA Statement:

The Industrial Commission is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact the ADA Coordinator at(voice) or by email to: assoonas possible but at least 14 days prior to the scheduled event.

Background Check Information Statement:

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

This position is filled through an assessment consisting of a structured interview

This position may require travel; therefore the person occupying this position must be able to provide his/her own transportation &/or legally operate a state owned vehicle.

Unless required by legislation or union contract external candidates can expect starting salary to be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases during and/or after completing probation and following successful annual performance review periods for applicable positions.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

About Us:

Our mission is to serve injured workers and Ohio employers through expeditious and impartial resolution of issues arising from workers compensation claims and through the establishment of adjudication policy.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills: Research Professional Regulatory Compliance Workers Compensation Law

Professional Skills: Decision Making Ethics Time Management Writtten Communication

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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