Indiana Jobs – Attorney

Job Description:

The Attorney – Hearings and Appeals works for the Department of Workforce Development and is responsible for holding unemployment insurance appeal hearings and issuing decisions based upon the hearings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receives and reviews case files prior to scheduling hearings;
• Schedules administrative hearings;
• Rules upon any pre-hearing motions;
• Holds administrative hearings pursuant to the Indiana Code, Indiana Administrative Code and the USDOL Criteria Handbook;
• Issues decisions consistent with Indiana law;
• Assigns work to clerk;
• Reviews and certifies hearing transcripts when necessary;
• Maintains knowledge of current, applicable law;
• Researches statutory and case law, when necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of Indiana Unemployment Insurance law;
• Knowledge of USDOL Criteria Handbook;
• Knowledge of the Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure;
• Knowledge of DWD hearing procedures;
• Ability to effectively conduct hearings in a stressed environment;
• Ability to analyze the evidence presented and expeditiously issue decision-based upon the evidence;
• Ability to maintain a high volume workload;
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Qualification & Experience:

• Four (4) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages
• A wellness program that offers eligibility into a discounted medical plan
• Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
• Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

Job Details:

Company: State of Indiana

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: Information Technology

Job Location: Carmel, IN, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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