Industrial Appeals Judge III

Bastion Law, PLLC; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 117,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm is seeking a Hearings Judge to preside over conferences and hearings related to various acts in Washington. The role requires an active membership in the Washington State Bar Association and five years of legal practice. This position offers flexibility in conducting hearings remotely or in-person, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be an active or judicial member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).
• Minimum of five (5) years as a practicing attorney.

Responsibilities

• Preside over conferences and hearings where evidence is presented.
• Issue written decisions resolving appeals filed under various acts.
• Conduct in-person, video, or telephone hearings.

Education

Active or judicial member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)

Practicing attorney for a minimum of five (5) years

Job description

Overview

Salary: $117,120 – $120,148

Location: The recruitment pool will be used to fill vacancies as they occur statewide. Judges may work remotely except when an in-person hearing is scheduled.

Duties

The Hearings Judge presides over conferences and hearings where evidence is presented pursuant to Rules of Evidence and Superior Court Rules, and issues written decisions resolving appeals filed under the Industrial Insurance Act, Crime Victims Compensation Act, Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, and other acts as determined by the Legislature.

Each hearing judge is assigned a hearing run by geographic area. The majority of hearings are held by either video or telephone. However, judges also hold in-person hearings by request of the parties or if the judge determines an in-person hearing is necessary for other reasons (i.e., the number of expected witnesses or exhibits). In-person hearings are held in the county where the injury occurred or injured worker resides.

Benefits

This position includes medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, deferred compensation, flexible spending account, dependent care assistance, paid time off (sick leave, vacation leave, personal holiday, personal leave day), 11 paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Reimbursement is available for eligible employees subject to guidelines and funding. You can find more information about benefits at Benefits - careers.wa.gov.

To Apply

View the job announcement and apply at Employment opportunities (wa.gov).

• Must be an active or judicial member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).
• Practicing attorney for a minimum of five (5) years as a member of the WSBA or other state bar association.