Legal Admin Specialist — Workers' Comp Programs

U.S. Census Bureau; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Census Bureau seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist to support the Administrative and Customer Support Division in Suitland, Maryland.

The role focuses on planning, administering, and coordinating Workers' Compensation activities under FECA/OWCP, with emphasis on complex case analysis and guidance to staff and stakeholders. Experience in resolving regulatory and medical-legal aspects of workers' compensation, coordinating with internal and external partners, and identifying process

Qualifications

• Planning, administering, evaluating, and coordinating Workers' Compensation program activities.
• Analyzing and resolving complex Workers' Compensation cases involving FECA/OWCP.
• Managing cases to facilitate medical treatment, rehabilitation, or resolution while minimizing lost work time and costs.
• Providing technical guidance on Workers' Compensation requirements and case management.
• Reviewing policies and practices to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex Workers' Compensation issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Workers' Compensation program activities.
• Resolve complex cases involving medical, legal, and regulatory issues under FECA/OWCP.
• Manage cases to ensure appropriate medical treatment and return-to-work outcomes.
• Provide guidance to staff on case management and resolution strategies.
• Review policies to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with labor departments, HR, contractors, medical providers, and attorneys.

Skills

Case management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Legal/medical analysis

Return-to-work strategies

Job description

The U.S. Census Bureau seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist to support the Administrative and Customer Support Division in Suitland, Maryland.

The role focuses on planning, administering, and coordinating Workers' Compensation activities under FECA/OWCP, with emphasis on complex case analysis and guidance to staff and stakeholders. Experience in resolving regulatory and medical-legal aspects of workers' compensation, coordinating with internal and external partners, and identifying process