Appeals RefereeAttorney

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state offering a range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state youll find competitive compensation a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) :

Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indianas employment future. If managed properly Indianas workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and countrys economic growth.

Role Overview :

The Appeals Referee is an Administrative Law Judge who conducts unemployment insurance hearings in accordance with Indiana Code. In general the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure and Indiana Rules of Evidence govern the proceedings. Administrative Law Judges complete timely written decisions that contain conclusions of law that are supported by specific findings of fact. Administrative Law Judges may have a caseload of around 28 hearings per week with the expectation that decisions for those hearings are completed by the end of that week.

This position is located in the Indianapolis Government Center South.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at$67314.00but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Receive and review case files prior to scheduling hearings.
• Rule upon any pre-hearing motions.
• Hold administrative hearings as an impartial judge pursuant to the Indiana Code Indiana Administrative Code and the USDOL Criteria Handbook.
• Conduct in-person and telephone hearings with mostly unrepresented parties.
• Obtain all necessary facts in the hearing to create a thorough record.
• Issue timely decisions consistent with Indiana law.
• Maintain knowledge of current applicable law.
• Review and certify hearing transcripts when necessary.
• Minimum travel required for in-person hearings.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and / or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What Youll Need for Success :

This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment :

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting selecting developing and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at .

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1