UC Administrative Hearing Officer

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Vision Life Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Education and development

Public retirement systems

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Review Commission of the State of Ohio seeks a licensed attorney to join its team of hearing officers and support staff. Candidates must be admitted to the Ohio Bar and have at least six months of licensed practice.

The role involves conducting fair de novo hearings on unemployment insurance matters and issuing decisions consistent with Ohio law and established procedures. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive pay schedule.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Administrative law

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

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 with Fairness, Integrity, Efficiency and Consistency.

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.

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.