Hearing/Appeals Referee

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 58,458 - 71,449; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

The Division of Employment Security within the State of Missouri is seeking an Hearings/Appeals Referee to conduct quasi-judicial hearings and prepare written decisions, with a 40-hour work week and full state benefits.

Minimum qualifications include a JD or a BA with 3 years of relevant experience, and licensure to practice law in Missouri. The role emphasizes thorough case review, documentation, and adherence to precedents.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree or a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in the programs subject to the administrative hearings review.
• Substitutions may be allowed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quasi-judicial hearings with interested parties and their counsel: place witnesses under oath, question witnesses to ascertain pertinent facts, see that hearings are properly recorded, admit or exclude evidence, and facilitate the cross-examination of witnesses.
• Prior to hearing, review the Division exhibits and documentation submitted by the parties and make necessary preparations to address the issues pertinent to the hearing.
• Prepare written decisions, or orders, applying pertinent provisions of the law and following established precedents.
• Study precedent decisions in similar cases as a guide for making decisions.

Skills

Communication

Licensed to practice law

Unemployment insurance knowledge

Administrative procedures

Education

Juris Doctorate or Bachelor's with 3+ years experience

Job description

Hearings/Appeals Referee

Division of Employment Security

Annual Salary: $64,954

Please Note: The salary/salary range listed in this job description is a base salary only and does not include years-of-service adjustments. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments may exceed the salary/salary range listed above.

Please Note: The salary/salary range listed in this job description is a base salary only and does not include years-of-service adjustments. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments may exceed the salary/salary range listed above.

Why You Will Love This Position

The Department of Labor is looking for an enthusiastic applicant with excellent communication skills to join our team! This position offers full state benefits, with a regular work week of 40 hours.

What You Will Do

• Conduct quasi-judicial hearings with interested parties and their counsel: place witnesses under oath, question witnesses to ascertain pertinent facts, see that hearings are properly recorded, admit or exclude evidence, and facilitate the cross-examination of witnesses.
• Prior to hearing, review the Division exhibits and documentation submitted by the parties and make necessary preparations to address the issues pertinent to the hearing.
• Prepare written decisions, or orders, applying pertinent provisions of the law and following established precedents.
• Study precedent decisions in similar cases as a guide for making decisions.

All you need for success: Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree or a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in the programs subject to the administrative hearings review (substitutions may be allowed).

Desired Attributes

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri.
• Prior participation in administrative hearings.
• Possess a familiarity with an unemployment insurance system.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Aleksandra Chirlin, Supervising Referee, at 573-751-3897 or [e-mail]