UC Administrative Hearing Officer

Taleo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education opportunities

Job summary

The Unemployment Compensation Review Commission in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Administrative Hearing Officer to conduct unemployment insurance hearings, apply relevant laws, and issue decisions. Role requires Ohio Bar admission and at least 6 months of experience as a licensed attorney. The position is full-time with hours 8:30 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. and pay at $38.01 per hour, headquartered in Rhodes Tower, Columbus, OH 43215.

Qualifications

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 4705.01.
• At least 6 months experience as a licensed attorney.

Responsibilities

• Conducts administrative law hearings to determine unemployment benefits eligibility and hearing procedures.
• Administers oath, questions witnesses, and rules on motions and evidence.
• Researches legal issues and prepares written decisions.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Active Learning

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Confidentiality

Critical Thinking

Education

Ohio Bar Admission

Job description

Job Description - UC Administrative Hearing Officer (260007DK)

Organization

Unemployment Compensation Review Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information : Gina King

Unposting Date

Oct 7, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower 31 30 East Broad Street 31st Floor Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $38.01

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:30am -5:00pm

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Computer Literacy, Attorney/Legal, Clerical & Data Entry, Communications, Customer Service, Operational and Administrative Support, Board and Commission Compliance , Policy Direction, Law

Professional Skills : Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Establishing Relationships, Ethics and Values, Flexibility, Listening, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Responsiveness, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality, Proofreading

Agency Overview

The Review Commission ("the Commission") is composed of three members appointed by the Governor and a team of attorney hearing officers and administrative support staff. The Commission is independent of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) for purposes of delivering timely and fair hearings on unemployment insurance matters. The Commission conducts fair due process hearings on ODJFS unemployment insurance decisions appealed by claimant and employers. After a review of the facts, the Commission may affirm, reverse, remand, or modify ODJFS decisions. The Commission holds "de novo" or full hearings on appeal, offering customers a new review of disputed unemployment insurance issues in a fair and efficient manner. We aspire to conduct business with consistency and to preserve the honor, dignity, and respect of those we serve.We will conduct our agency's business withFairness,Integrity,Efficiency andConsistency.

Job Description

What You Will Do

As an Unemployment Compensation Administrative Hearing Officer , your job duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducts administrative law hearings for the lower authority to determine why an individual was separated from employment & whether an individual is entitled to unemployment benefits, explains hearing procedure & advises parties of their rights, administers oath & oversees taking of testimony (e.g. decides from which witnesses to take testimony, directly questions each of those witnesses, oversees each parties' additional direct testimony & cross examination, assists parties in cross-examination when appropriate, secures stipulations, answers questions & interprets policies & procedures, rules on motions & objections, determines admissibility of evidence).
• Conducts legal research in preparation for hearings (e.g. reviews Director's files & all additional documents & exhibits, ensures that parties & issues are correctly identified & notified)
• Confers with parties regarding scheduling & continuances, authorizes issuance of subpoenas, writes decisions (e.g. reviews evidence, researches legal issues, types or dictates decisions).

Schedule: Full-time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday but may be required to work evenings. Hours are between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Location: This position will be headquartered at Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street 31st FL, Columbus, OH 43215

Travel: For training purposes and required Program Area meetings, occasional travel will be required.

PN(s): 20099564

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 4705.01
• 6 months experience as licensed attorney

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 34, currently $38.01 per hour.

Supplemental Information

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [e-mail] .

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.