Workers' Compensation District Judge
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Job Location:
Lafayette, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 5751 - 11284
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Office of Workers Compensation
Division: Hearings District 4
Location: Lafayette LALouisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities proving that when government works for people Louisiana works for everyone.
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The Workers Compensation District Judge will conduct judicial hearings within an assigned district by presiding over disputed workers compensation claims in a judicial capacity and rendering final appealable judgments. This position also carries full administrative responsibility for the assigned district within the state.
The Office of Workers Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers compensation laws aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims conducts hearings reviews medical treatment disputes and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus six years of experience as a practicing attorney which includes one of the following:
Two years of experience practicing Workers Compensation law or as a mediator in the Office of Workers Compensation; OR
Two years of experience in conducting hearings in a field related to the law being adjudicated; OR
Two years of experience in personal injury litigation which involved evaluating medical evidence and information concerning disability. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Details:
- Determines entitlement to and the level of workers compensation benefits in disputed claims including assessing the percentage of employee disability in accordance with the Workers Compensation Act.
- Conducts trials on the merits to resolve disputes regarding benefit entitlement as defined by applicable state or federal laws and regulations ensuring all proceedings uphold due process.
- Determines proper jurisdiction for claims including whether matters fall within state or federal authority.
- Analyzes pleadings in preparation for trials and hearings and rules on motions evidentiary objections and procedural issues both prior to and during proceedings.
- Prepares for trials and hearings by reviewing case files depositions interrogatories and pre-filed exhibits as well as evaluating investigative reports and audio/visual evidence.
- Renders judgments based on applicable law prior decisions of Workers Compensation Judges and precedents established by appellate courts and the Louisiana Supreme Court along with other authoritative legal sources.
Position Specific Details:
Location: Baton Rouge LA
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on theApply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). ResumesWILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Kedrick Kennedy
The Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities TDD# .
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