Canton - BWC Attorney ; PN

What Our Employees Have to Say:

What Our Employees Have to Say: BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I ve been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please read more and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

• Represent the Bureau of Workers  Compensation at hearings by reviewing cases, presenting evidence, and making legal arguments.
• Review and respond to hearing decisions, including filing appeals and preparing related documents when needed.
• Provide legal guidance to staff and leadership on claims, compliance, and other operational issues.
• Research laws and regulations to ensure programs and decisions follow state and federal requirements.
• Handle legal paperwork and inquiries, including subpoenas, correspondence, and questions from employees, employers, and the public.

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

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.

(*) developed after employment.

• 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.