Cincinnati- BWC Attorney 1- 20067587

State of Ohio; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) in Ohio is seeking an attorney/legal professional to represent the agency at Industrial Commission hearings, review claims, and interpret workers’ compensation laws and policies. You will advise internal staff, file appeals, and maintain case records, contributing to accurate and timely decision-making.

The role requires strong analytical skills, legal knowledge of Ohio workers’ compensation, and the ability to work across departments in a federal-state

Responsibilities

• Representing the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) at Ohio Industrial Commission hearings by presenting evidence, making legal arguments, and examining witnesses.
• Reviewing claim files and hearing notices to identify key legal issues and determining the best approach for each case.
• Interpreting Ohio Workers’ Compensation laws, rules, regulations, and BWC policy to guide case strategy and ensure accurate, compliant decision-making.
• Evaluating Industrial Commission decisions and determining whether appeals are appropriate, preparing and filing of appeals, motions, and supporting documentation.
• Providing clear, practical legal advice to internal BWC staff on claims, risk matters, and other issues affecting agency operations.
• Supporting BWC staff by researching statutes or case law relevant to ongoing matters.
• Responding to routine inquiries from external BWC customers and offering timely and accurate responses to them.
• Maintaining case records and weekly reports and drafting legal memoranda and opinions as needed.
• Participating in meetings

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Job description

Organization: Workers' Compensation

Work Location:
135 Merchant St., Suite 100
Springdale, Ohio, 45246
United States

Compensation: $38.01- $55.80

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal

Who We Are

A Little About Us:
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.

For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture

BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision

To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission

To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values

One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

What Our Employees Have to Say

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What You'll Do

• Representing the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) at Ohio Industrial Commission hearings by presenting evidence, making legal arguments, and examining witnesses.
• Reviewing claim files and hearing notices to identify key legal issues and determining the best approach for each case.
• Interpreting Ohio Workers’ Compensation laws, rules, regulations, and BWC policy to guide case strategy and ensure accurate, compliant decision-making.
• Evaluating Industrial Commission decisions and determining whether appeals are appropriate, preparing and filing of appeals, motions, and supporting documentation.
• Providing clear, practical legal advice to internal BWC staff on claims, risk matters, and other issues affecting agency operations.
• Supporting BWC staff by researching statutes or case law relevant to ongoing matters.
• Responding to routine inquiries from external BWC customers and offering timely and accurate responses to them.
• Maintaining case records and weekly reports and drafting legal memoranda and opinions as needed.
• Participating in meetings,