Hearing & Appeals Examiner

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 81,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Government seeks an attorney to represent DOES, OUC in complex unemployment insurance hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings, reviewing and preparing cases, presenting the agency’s position, and ensuring all materials meet deadlines.

The role requires deep knowledge of federal and DC unemployment laws, regulatory research, and the ability to analyze case law to advise leadership and support agency operations.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience required related to unemployment insurance or administrative law.
• Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school with potential for government/government agency experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent DOES/OUC in unemployment insurance hearings before the DC Office of Administrative Hearings.
• Review, analyze, and prepare UI determinations and agency positions.
• Prepare evidence, briefs, motions, and other documents to support the agency’s position.
• Ensure case materials are accurate, complete, organized, and transmitted within deadlines.
• Conduct extensive legal/regulatory research on unemployment compensation and administrative law.

Skills

Specialized experience

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Represents DOES, OUC in complex administrative hearings and proceedings before the District of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). Reviews, analyzes, and prepares cases involving unemployment insurance (UI) determinations and develops and presents the agency’s position in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative requirements. Prepares evidence, exhibits, briefs, motions, memoranda, and other documents necessary to support the agency’s position and ensures that case materials are accurate, complete, properly organized, and transmitted to OAH and all relevant parties within established deadlines. Examines case files and agency records to determine whether the information and evidence relied upon by Claims Examiners and other UI personnel are complete and sufficient to support the underlying determination.

Conducts extensive and detailed legal and regulatory research relating to unemployment compensation, administrative law, and other matters affecting the UI program. Maintains current knowledge of changes in Federal and District laws, regulations, judicial and administrative decisions, United States Department of Labor requirements, and agency policies affecting the UI program and appeals process. Analyzes case law and administrative decisions, evaluates the impact of new or revised legal requirements on agency operations, and recommends appropriate courses of action to agency leadership.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience:Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Graduate of an accredited law school by the American Bar Association, with three years of legal experience in a government agency or law firm is desired but not required.

Licensures, Certifications, and other requirements

None

Work Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm or Varies

Operating Status:In-Person reporting, flexible and limited telework options available upon position eligibility and operational needs.

Promotion Potential:No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment:Career Service – Term NTE 13-Months

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0992-12

Salary:$80,784- $103,333; Based on qualifications and funding

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union):This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Unit.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

Residency Preference: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non‑merit factor.