Workers' Compensation Judge - Hybrid Court Leader

State of Minnesota; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota invites applications for a Workers' Compensation Judge in the Court of Administrative Hearings. This executive-branch position offers hybrid work with in-office requirements, located in Minnesota, and statewide authority over workers' compensation hearings.

Candidates must be a licensed MN attorney with a J.D., have at least five years' workers' comp experience, strong writing skills, and a demonstrated commitment to fair justice. Telework is permitted within policy limits.

Qualifications

• J.D. and license to practice law in MN are required.
• Minimum five years of workers' compensation experience.
• Strong legal writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a workers' compensation judge.
• Research, interpret, and apply relevant law.
• Conduct fair, impartial hearings and write decisions.
• Maintain judicial temperament and professionalism.
• Engage in settlement and conferences as required.
• Maintain active Minnesota law license.

Skills

Workers' compensation experience

Legal writing skills

Intercultural competency

Team collaboration

Judicial temperament

Education

J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Minnesota

Continuing legal education requirements

Job description

State of Minnesota invites applications for a Workers' Compensation Judge in the Court of Administrative Hearings. This executive-branch position offers hybrid work with in-office requirements, located in Minnesota, and statewide authority over workers' compensation hearings.

Candidates must be a licensed MN attorney with a J.D., have at least five years' workers' comp experience, strong writing skills, and a demonstrated commitment to fair justice. Telework is permitted within policy limits.