Workers' Comp Judge: Hearings & Decisions

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Workers' Compensation Judge for the Wilkes-Barre Office to resolve contested workers' compensation claims. You will conduct hearings, review evidence, and issue findings and orders to guide litigants with clarity and fairness.

This full-time role requires five years of WC practice and active PA bar status, along with strong legal research and writing skills. Telework may be available after training in a properly configured PA-based location.

Qualifications

• Five years of Workers' Compensation practice before administrative agencies.
• You must be an attorney in good standing before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• PA residency requirement must be met.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearings (in-person and virtual) addressing contested workers' compensation issues.
• Review evidence, determine credibility, and apply legal principles to reach outcomes.
• Draft findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders.
• Perform legal research to assess positions raised by parties.
• Explain procedures and rights to litigants who lack representation.
• Manage high caseloads while ensuring timely, accurate decisions.

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Workers' Compensation Judge for the Wilkes-Barre Office to resolve contested workers' compensation claims. You will conduct hearings, review evidence, and issue findings and orders to guide litigants with clarity and fairness.

This full-time role requires five years of WC practice and active PA bar status, along with strong legal research and writing skills. Telework may be available after training in a properly configured PA-based location.