Remote-Ready Appeals Referee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Appeals Referee for the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review. This role conducts hearings, reviews evidence, and issues fair decisions, ensuring due process and clear communication to all parties.

You will travel to hear cases in multiple counties, supervise staff, and provide guidance on procedures. A strong legal background and the ability to explain complex issues are essential for fair outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree and PA bar admission.
• Experience in unemployment compensation or labor law preferred.
• Ability to explain procedures clearly to unrepresented parties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Hearings: Schedule, manage, and oversee appeals hearings while following due process standards.
• Evaluate Evidence: Analyze testimony and documents to resolve conflicting information and determine credibility.
• Draft Decisions: Prepare clear written decisions that explain findings of fact, legal issues, and the reasoning behind outcomes.
• Provide Guidance: Explain procedures, rights, and policies to unrepresented parties and answer related questions.
• Supervise Staff: Oversee clerical support, review performance, and resolve complaints and grievances.
• Travel for Hearings: Attend hearings in multiple counties and support other offices as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Judicial due process understanding

Education

Law degree

Bar admission (PA)

Experience in unemployment compensation or labor law

6 college level English composition credits

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Appeals Referee for the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review. This role conducts hearings, reviews evidence, and issues fair decisions, ensuring due process and clear communication to all parties.

You will travel to hear cases in multiple counties, supervise staff, and provide guidance on procedures. A strong legal background and the ability to explain complex issues are essential for fair outcomes.