Workers' Compensation Judge

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework potential

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Workers' Compensation Judge for the Wilkes-Barre Office to resolve contested workers' compensation claims with careful review of evidence and clear decisions.

You will conduct hearings, review testimony, draft findings of fact and conclusions of law, and perform legal research to support decisions. Telework may be available after training, with on-site duties at the Wilkes-Barre headquarters as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years of Workers' Compensation practice before administrative agencies, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Hearings: Manage in-person and virtual hearings that address disputed workers' compensation issues.
• Review Evidence: Evaluate testimony, documents, and legal arguments to determine credibility.
• Issue Decisions: Draft findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders based on case review.
• Perform Research: Use legal research tools to assess the validity of positions raised by parties.
• Guide Litigants: Explain procedures and rights to individuals who do not have legal representation.
• Manage Caseload: Organize high volumes of cases while maintaining timely and accurate outcomes.

Education

Five years of Workers' Compensation practice before administrative agencies or equivalent experience

Job description

As a Workers Compensation Judge for the Office of Adjudication, Wilkes-Barre Office, you will join a team dedicated to fair and careful resolution of workplace injury disputes. This role offers a chance to help people move forward by ensuring that complex cases are reviewed with clarity and patience. The Office of Adjudication supports you with guidance and resources that help you make confident decisions. This position gives you an opportunity to grow your legal expertise while making a meaningful impact.

This position focuses on resolving contested workers compensation claims by reviewing evidence, applying legal principles, and issuing clear decisions. As a Workers' Compensation Judge, you will perform the following duties:

• Conduct Hearings: Manage in-person and virtual hearings that address disputed workers compensation issues
• Review Evidence: Evaluate testimony, documents, and legal arguments to determine credibility
• Issue Decisions: Draft findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders based on case review
• Perform Research: Use legal research tools to assess the validity of positions raised by parties
• Guide Litigants: Explain procedures and rights to individuals who do not have legal representation
• Manage Caseload: Organize high volumes of cases while maintaining timely and accurate outcomes

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Hours may vary based on operational needs.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after the successful completion of the required training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Wilkes-Barre. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of Workers' Compensation practice before administrative agencies, or equivalent experience.

Special Requirement:

• You must be an attorney in good standing before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.