Remote Hearing Officer – Unemployment Appeals (TX)

Texas Workforce Commission; United States; Remote; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Workforce Commission seeks attorneys or law graduates to serve as Hearing Officers for unemployment hearings. Hearings are conducted statewide, with a flexible location in Texas and required collaboration via Microsoft Teams.

Ideal candidates have organizational strength, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Prior experience with UI hearings and licensed practice in any US court is valued.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed Attorney to practice in any US Court.
• Experience giving unemployment hearings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone hearings on entitlement to UI benefits in accordance with Federal and Texas law and procedures.
• Regularly confer with agency personnel to obtain information and clarify implications of decisions; question witnesses and rule on motions and evidence.
• Render decisions affirming, modifying, or reversing previous rulings based on testimony and records.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Microsoft Teams

Education

ABA‑accredited law school graduation

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Texas Workforce Commission seeks attorneys or law graduates to serve as Hearing Officers for unemployment hearings. Hearings are conducted statewide, with a flexible location in Texas and required collaboration via Microsoft Teams.

Ideal candidates have organizational strength, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Prior experience with UI hearings and licensed practice in any US court is valued.