Hybrid Workers' Compensation Judge

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

Job summary

State of Minnesota's Court of Administrative Hearings seeks Workers' Compensation Judges to serve statewide, based in St. Paul or Duluth, with a hybrid schedule. This role oversees complex workers' compensation hearings as an independent decision-maker.

Applicants must be licensed to practice in Minnesota, with a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and at least five years' workers' compensation experience; strong writing, ethics, and intercultural communication are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota and current with CLE requirements.
• At least five years as a licensed attorney practicing in workers' compensation.
• Demonstrated legal writing skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and maintain judicial temperament.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a workers' compensation judge.
• Conduct fair and impartial hearings in complex cases.
• Research and apply relevant law in hearing records.
• Prepare clear written decisions and orders.
• Maintain professional licensure and comply with ethical standards.

Skills

Intercultural competency

Team collaboration

Judicial temperament

Education

J.D. Degree from ABA-accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Minnesota

Job description

State of Minnesota's Court of Administrative Hearings seeks Workers' Compensation Judges to serve statewide, based in St. Paul or Duluth, with a hybrid schedule. This role oversees complex workers' compensation hearings as an independent decision-maker.

Applicants must be licensed to practice in Minnesota, with a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and at least five years' workers' compensation experience; strong writing, ethics, and intercultural communication are essential.