WORKERS' COMPENSATION DISPUTE RESOLUTION SPECIALIST 1/2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Works in East Baton Rouge seeks a Workers’ Compensation Dispute Resolution Specialist 1/2 to support the WC Judge, conduct research, and prepare summaries for evaluating legal and factual issues in disputes.

The role requires experience in workers’ compensation or related fields or a bachelor’s degree, with the ability to substitute 30 semester hours for one year of experience. Location: Baton Rouge, LA.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in workers’ compensation, injury investigation, insurance claims examining/investigation/resolution, or related field.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of final legal documents such as dismissals, orders and opinions rendered by the Workers' Compensation Judge.
• Timely scan exhibits and minutes after trials or hearings.
• Process and code minutes, attorney fee petitions, unemployment and Social Security requests, full dismissals and independent medical examination requests.
• Act as safety coordinator for the office.
• Prepare and forward monthly statistical reports.

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Judgment

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Office of Workers’ Compensation

Division: Hearings District 5

Location: East Baton Rouge

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Workers’ Compensation Dispute Resolution Specialist 1/2 will provide support services to the Workers' Compensation (WC) Judge, conduct research, as well as prepares summaries, to assist the Judge and Mediator in evaluating the legal and factual issues presented in Workers' Compensation disputes.

Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

• Three years of experience in worker’s compensation, injury investigation, insurance claims examining, insurance claims investigation, or insurance claims resolution; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor’s degree.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Details:

• Assist in the preparation of final legal documents such as dismissals, orders and opinions rendered by the Workers' Compensation Judge
• Timely scan exhibits and minutes after trials or hearings
• Properly and timely process and code minutes, attorney fee petitions, Unemployment and Social Security requests, full dismissals and independent medical examination requests
• Act as safety coordinator for the office
• Prepare and forward monthly statistical report

Position Specific Details:

Location: Baton Rouge, La

Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression Group:

Workers’ Compensation Dispute Resolution Specialist 1 or Workers’ Compensation Dispute Resolution Specialist 2

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kedrick Kennedy [e-mail]

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