WORKERS' COMPENSATION DISPUTE RESOLUTION SPECIALIST 1/2

State of Louisiana; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Works is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Dispute Resolution Specialist 1/2 in Harahan, LA to support the WC Judge and Mediator. You will research, prepare summaries, and aid in evaluating legal and factual issues in workers’ compensation disputes.

The ideal candidate has experience in claims or dispute resolution, strong judgment, and critical thinking skills. This role reports to the Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration and offers state employment benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in workers' compensation claims or dispute resolution.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field.
• A bachelor's degree.

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
• 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

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Judgment

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Office of Workers Compensation

Division: District 7

Location: Harahan, La (Jefferson Parish)

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

About This Job

Office of Workers Compensation

Division: District 7

Location: Harahan, La (Jefferson Parish)

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience in worker's compensation claims or dispute resolution, injury investigation, insurance claims examining, or statistical analysis; 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.

Job Duties and Other Information

• 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: Harahan, 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

Louisiana State Government Represents a Wide Variety of Career Options

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Equal Opportunity Employer

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.