Attorney - Public Sector Litigation & Hearings

STARK & KNOLL CO LPA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) in Columbus seeks an experienced attorney to represent the agency at administrative hearings, advise on employer compliance, and prepare complex case materials.

This role requires Ohio Bar admission, willingness to travel, and a commitment to public service. The position emphasizes rigorous legal analysis, clear written memoranda, and collaboration with multiple state agencies and employers.

Qualifications

• Admission to Ohio Bar per Section 4705.01 of Revised Code.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Probationary period is 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Presides over or represents BWC at quasi-judicial administrative hearings, including IC hearings.
• Advises business units on employer compliance and employer fraud matters.
• Prepares difficult cases to represent the BWC at IC hearings (reviews claims files, collects evidence, analyzes and researches legal issues).
• Provides legal advice & responses to inquiries from State &/or county agencies, general public, legislative bodies &/or government officials regarding eligibility, reporting requirements & benefits payable.
• Reviews, recommends & drafts legal memoranda and work aids related to extraterritorial jurisdiction, independent contractor matters, no-coverage claims, and trucking industry areas of law.
• Handles legal adjudication matters involving Marine Industry Fund pursuant to Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act 33 USC 901 et seq.) & State workers’ compensation laws.
• Handles legal adjudication matters involving Black Lung pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 4131.01 & 20 CFR 725-491.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Job description

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) in Columbus seeks an experienced attorney to represent the agency at administrative hearings, advise on employer compliance, and prepare complex case materials.

This role requires Ohio Bar admission, willingness to travel, and a commitment to public service. The position emphasizes rigorous legal analysis, clear written memoranda, and collaboration with multiple state agencies and employers.