Ohio BWC (official)
BWC Attorney 1 {Litigation Management} PN: 20067617
Ohio BWC (official), Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
A Little About Us
With roughly 1,600 employees in 11 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.
For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.
What You'll Be DoingUnder direction, presides over or represents BWC at quasi-judicial administrative hearings, including hearings before the Ohio Industrial Commission (“IC”) and BWC’s Adjudicating Committee.Advises business units on employer compliance and employer fraud matters.Prepares difficult cases to represent the BWC at IC hearings (e.g. reviews claims files, collects evidence, analyzes and researches legal issues involved).Provides legal advice & responds to inquiries from State &/or county agencies, general public, legislative bodies &/or government officials regarding eligibility, reporting requirements & benefits payable.Reviews, recommends & drafts legal memoranda and work aids related to extraterritorial jurisdiction, independent contractor matters, no-coverage claims, and trucking industry areas of law.Handles legal adjudication matters involving Marine Industry Fund (MIF) pursuant to Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act 33 USC 901 et seq.) & State workers’ compensation laws.Handles legal adjudication matters involving Black Lung (i.e. Ohio Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis Black Lung Fund) pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 4131.01 & 20 CFR 725-491.
What’s In It For YouAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.11 paid holidays per year.Childbirth/Adoption leave.The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Minimum RequirementsAdmission to Ohio Bar per Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; must be able to provide own transportation. Probationary period is 12 months.
Primary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-ColumbusWork LocationsWilliam Green BuildingScheduleFull-timeWork Hours40Compensation$33.63 - $49.37Unposting DateDec 17, 2023, 10:59:00 PMAgency Contact NameMatthew Palte - HCM Sr. AnalystAgency Contact InformationA85602@bwc.ohio.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr
With roughly 1,600 employees in 11 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.
For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.
What You'll Be DoingUnder direction, presides over or represents BWC at quasi-judicial administrative hearings, including hearings before the Ohio Industrial Commission (“IC”) and BWC’s Adjudicating Committee.Advises business units on employer compliance and employer fraud matters.Prepares difficult cases to represent the BWC at IC hearings (e.g. reviews claims files, collects evidence, analyzes and researches legal issues involved).Provides legal advice & responds to inquiries from State &/or county agencies, general public, legislative bodies &/or government officials regarding eligibility, reporting requirements & benefits payable.Reviews, recommends & drafts legal memoranda and work aids related to extraterritorial jurisdiction, independent contractor matters, no-coverage claims, and trucking industry areas of law.Handles legal adjudication matters involving Marine Industry Fund (MIF) pursuant to Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act 33 USC 901 et seq.) & State workers’ compensation laws.Handles legal adjudication matters involving Black Lung (i.e. Ohio Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis Black Lung Fund) pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 4131.01 & 20 CFR 725-491.
What’s In It For YouAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.11 paid holidays per year.Childbirth/Adoption leave.The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Minimum RequirementsAdmission to Ohio Bar per Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; must be able to provide own transportation. Probationary period is 12 months.
Primary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-ColumbusWork LocationsWilliam Green BuildingScheduleFull-timeWork Hours40Compensation$33.63 - $49.37Unposting DateDec 17, 2023, 10:59:00 PMAgency Contact NameMatthew Palte - HCM Sr. AnalystAgency Contact InformationA85602@bwc.ohio.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr