Cambridge- BWC Attorney 1 (PN 20067570)

What You’ll Be Doing

Represents the BWC Administrator at all levels of Industrial Commission (IC) hearings.
Prepares for hearings by reviewing claim files and analyzing the legal issues involved.
Interprets laws, rules and regulations, advances legal arguments, examines witnesses and presents evidence at IC hearings.
Reviews all hearing notices and IC decisions, interprets IC orders and decides whether to appeal based on laws, rules and regulations.
Provides legal advice and consultation to the service offices with primary focus and responsibility being the Cambridge Service Office, BWC administration and staff on legal issues involving claims determinations, risk matters, and other issues pertaining to BWC operations.

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate

• Admission to Ohio Bar per Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
• Ability to provide own transportation

Job Skills

• 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.

Unusual Working Conditions

• 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.

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

• Contact Name and Information: BWC Human Resources, A85393@bwc.state.oh.us
• Unposting Date: Jul 10, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

• United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge

Compensation

• $38.01/Hr.

Schedule

• Full-time

Work Hours

• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Classified Indicator

• Classified
• Professional

Skills

• Decision Making
• Public Speaking
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Agency Overview

• 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 on-line 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.