Workers’ Comp District Hearing Officer — Independent Attorney

Ohio Industrial Commission; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Industrial Commission seeks experienced licensed attorneys to serve as Hearing Officers. They conduct hearings in person and online from multiple Ohio locations, manage their own caseload, and write decisions for all hearings they oversee.

The role requires admission to the Ohio Bar and includes training responsibilities for new Hearing Officers and Legal Interns, with travel to OIC offices as needed. This is a full-time, in-office position at the Akron region.

Qualifications

• Licensed Ohio attorney with eligibility to practice under ORC 4121.34.
• Workers’ compensation experience preferred.
• Strong research and writing abilities essential.
• Ability to manage a high-volume of adjudicative hearings.

Responsibilities

• Hears claims on issues of allowance, payment of compensation, medical payments, and disability determinations.
• Ensures all proceedings are conducted in a fair and legal manner.
• Performs legal research into difficult questions and participates in depositions.
• Completes miscellaneous assignments from Regional Managers or staff.
• Provides training to new Hearing Officers and Legal Interns.
• Conduсts second-level hearings in the absence of Staff Hearing Officers.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Research

Regulatory Compliance

Professional

Decision Making

Time Management

Written Communication

Ethics

Facilitating Hearings

Education

Admission to Ohio Bar

Job description

Ohio Industrial Commission seeks experienced licensed attorneys to serve as Hearing Officers. They conduct hearings in person and online from multiple Ohio locations, manage their own caseload, and write decisions for all hearings they oversee.

The role requires admission to the Ohio Bar and includes training responsibilities for new Hearing Officers and Legal Interns, with travel to OIC offices as needed. This is a full-time, in-office position at the Akron region.