BWC Attorney ; PN

Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

• Primary duties relating to addressing bankruptcy issues and working with the BWC bankruptcy unit.
• Working with BWC Medicare coordinator and unit director with respect to the Medicare Secondary Payer Ace, with SCHIP Extension Act, and the WCMSA.
• Providing legal advice and consultation in response to inquiries from: the BWC Administrator, regional customer service offices, central office, insurance companies, injured workers and employers pertaining to bankruptcy, self-insurance, legislative changes, settlements, safety violations, handicap reimbursements, Workers' Compensation laws and BWC policies and procedures.
• Assisting the BWC legal department, State of Ohio Attorney General's office, County prosecutor's and/or special counsel in resolution, negotiation, settlement, and/or litigation of bankruptcy, self-insurance, handicap reimbursements, safety violations, legislative changes or BWC policies and procedures.
• Responds to subject matter related legal claims and matters.
• Working with State of Ohio Attorney General's office and fraud investigators investigating alleged fraud complaints.
• Working with BWC business units in reviewing policies, rules, and statutes.

• Admission to Ohio Bar per Section 4705.01 of Revised Code AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Probationary period is 12 months.

• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Attorney/Legal
• Major Worker Characteristics
• Knowledge of: law; public relations; human relations; BWC policies & procedures;
  Workers’ Compensation & Industrial Commission law; claims management; state insurance fund.
• Skill in: use of personal computer.
• Ability to: define problems; conduct legal research; collect data & evidence; establish facts & recommend appropriate legal recourse; review, edit & draft appeals & motions; prepare legal reports, memorandums & hearing summary sheets; handle difficult interactions with injured workers, employers & their representatives.

• This position is Overtime Exempt pursuant to OCSEA/AFSCME Article 13, Section 13.10.
• Position requires admission to the Ohio Bar Pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• May work flexible hours based on operational need.
• Position requires travel (typically a few times per month); therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.
• Probation period is one year (12 months).
• TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
  Completion of continuing legal education for attorneys per Rule X of Ohio Supreme Court;
  Compliance with registration for attorneys per Rule VI of the Ohio Supreme Court.

• Organization:
  Workers' Compensation
• Agency Contact Name and Information: BWC Human Resources, A85773te.oh.us
• Unposting Date:
  Feb 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
• Work Location:
  
  William Green Building
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
• Compensation: $36.90/Hr.
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Work Hours:
  
  8:00am to 5:00pm
• Classified Indicator:
  Classified
• Union: OCSEA
• Primary Job Skill:
  Attorney/Legal
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Attorney/Legal
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Decision Making, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

• A Little
  
  About Us:
  
  With roughly 1,500 employees in seven 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.
• Our Culture: BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in online forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.
• Our Vision:
  To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.
• Our Mission:
  To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.
• Our Core Values:
  One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.