Unemployment Appeals Referee (Administrative Hearings)

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 54,871 - 74,237; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Leave & holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking an hearings/appeals referee for the Division of Employment Security. The position offers full state benefits and a 40-hour work week. Annual base salary is $64,954, with potential adjustments for years of service.

The role involves conducting quasi-judicial hearings, reviewing exhibits, and issuing written decisions consistent with legal precedents. Applicants should be licensed to practice law in Missouri and have relevant administrative hearing experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree or a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in the programs subject to the administrative hearings review.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quasi-judicial hearings with interested parties and counsel, place witnesses under oath, and manage evidence and cross-examination.
• Review exhibits and prepare to address issues pertinent to the hearing.
• Prepare written decisions or orders applying relevant statutes and precedents.
• Study precedent decisions to guide decision making.

Skills

Licensed attorney

Administrative hearings

Unemployment insurance familiarity

Education

Juris Doctorate or Bachelor's with 3 years of relevant experience

Job description

The State of Missouri is seeking an hearings/appeals referee for the Division of Employment Security. The position offers full state benefits and a 40-hour work week. Annual base salary is $64,954, with potential adjustments for years of service.

The role involves conducting quasi-judicial hearings, reviewing exhibits, and issuing written decisions consistent with legal precedents. Applicants should be licensed to practice law in Missouri and have relevant administrative hearing experience.