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Columbus- BWC Attorney 1 (PN 20067570)

Ohio BWC (official) · Columbus, OH · 1 mo ago
Legal$38.01–$55.8/hrFull-time

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: Aug 19, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

William Green Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$38.01 - $55.80/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

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