Hybrid Workers' Comp Judge - Independent Adjudicator

State of Minnesota; Bemidji (MN); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Telework options

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking up to three Workers' Compensation Judges to serve in the Court of Administrative Hearings. This is a hybrid role with in-office requirements and telework options based on location.

Judges will interpret and apply complex workers' compensation laws, conduct hearings, and issue decisions. Candidates must be licensed attorneys with five or more years of WC experience and strong written skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota and current with CLE requirements.
• Five+ years of workers' compensation litigation experience as a licensed attorney.
• Strong legal writing skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate across cultures and diverse groups.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Uphold judicial temperament: compassion, decisiveness, open-mindedness, courtesy, patience, and commitment to equal justice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a workers' compensation judge.
• Adhere to the Code of Judicial Conduct and applicable ethics.
• Research, interpret and apply relevant law in complex settings.
• Conduct fair, impartial hearings in accordance with laws and rules.
• Decide issues of law and fact using sound legal reasoning.
• Conduct settlements and administrative conferences as required.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully in oral proceedings.
• Prepare clear and concise written decisions and orders.
• Maintain professional relationships with diverse people.
• Maintain license to practice law in Minnesota.

Skills

J.D. degree knowledge of WC law

Legal writing

Intercultural competency

Team collaboration

Judicial temperament

Communication

Education

J.D. Degree from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

State of Minnesota is seeking up to three Workers' Compensation Judges to serve in the Court of Administrative Hearings. This is a hybrid role with in-office requirements and telework options based on location.

Judges will interpret and apply complex workers' compensation laws, conduct hearings, and issue decisions. Candidates must be licensed attorneys with five or more years of WC experience and strong written skills.