Attorney - Hearings and Appeals
Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities.
As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don t just talk about diversity and inclusion Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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 Indiana s employment future.
If managed properly, Indiana s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country s economic growth.
Salary:
The minimum salary for this position is $47,476.
Additional compensation is commensurate with years as a practicing attorney.
Work Location:
This position is located in Indianapolis.
About the Job:
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.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- 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.
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.
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have a valid license to practice law in the State of Indiana and must remain in good standing with the Indiana Bar Association.
What You'll Need for Success:
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.What You'll Get in Return:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
- 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
- An employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
- Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
- The State of Indiana offers other generous leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
- New Parent Leave
- 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- FREE Downtown parking
- DWD GOAL (Go Out and Learn) Tuition Assistance Program
- Eligible employees have access to up to $5,000 in tuition assistance per fiscal year
- Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of Working in State Government!
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer
.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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