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Industrial Appeals Judge ; Hearings Judge Jobs in Bellevue, USA at State-of-Washington-Board-of-Industrial-Insurance-Appeals
Position: Industrial Appeals Judge 3 (Hearings Judge)
Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA) is offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity for the right individual to make a difference through serving the state of Washington. Our employees are our most valuable resource: diverse, energetic, innovative thinkers who care equally about producing quality work and serving the public. A diverse workforce is critical to our success. We are committed to preserving our culture of diversity and inclusion and to providing a work environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity.
You can read the BIIA’s Pro-Equity Anti-Racism statement here.
The BIIA is a great place to work! We offer flexibility and mobility in the workplace to enhance work/life balance, improve wellness, and support a productive work environment, increased job satisfaction and engagement.
In addition to the great benefits provided by the State of Washington, we offer the following:
- Continuing Legal
Education:
We will pay for your CLEs!
- WSBA Membership: We will reimburse you for annual WSBA dues!
- Telework: Judges are eligible for telework!
- Training: We provide training in industrial insurance law!
About Us
The BIIA is a medium-sized state agency under the administration of three full-time Board Members. The BIIA is independent from the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) and hears appeals from decisions made by L&I in several areas. The three principal types of appeals are:
- Industrial insurance (workers’ compensation).
- Safety citations under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA).
- Employer Premiums (Tax Assessment or Classification).
Further information can be found a.wa.gov.
The Hearings Judge presides over conferences and hearings where evidence is presented pursuant to Rules of Evidence and Superior Court Rules, and issues written decisions resolving appeals filed under the Industrial Insurance Act, Crime Victims Compensation Act, Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, and other acts as determined by the Legislature.
Each hearing judge is assigned a hearing run by geographic area. The majority of hearings are held by video or telephone. However, judges also hold in-person hearings by request of the parties or if the judge determines an in-person hearing is necessary for other reasons. In-person hearings are held in the county where the injury occurred or where the injured worker resides.
If you would like a copy of the Position Description Form and Performance Expectations, please contact the Human Resources Office .
Required Qualifications
- Must be an active or judicial member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).
- Practicing attorney for a minimum of five (5) years as a member of the WSBA or other state bar association.
Desirable Qualifications
The BIIA is most interested in candidates who have relevant experience, skills and abilities:
- Experience in industrial insurance cases before the BIIA or equivalent in another state; and/or
- Experience presiding as a judge in a court of general jurisdiction, a court commissioner, an administrative law judge, or a judge in a military tribunal; and/or
- Experience in trial practice or presiding over cases in which rules of evidence are followed.
- Practicing attorney for seven or more years.
- Advanced litigation management skills.
- Extensive knowledge of rules of evidence and procedural issues.
- Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Excellent legal writing skills.
BIIA Core Competencies
- Accountability: Takes responsibility for own actions and can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with little need for oversight.
- Adaptability to Changing Needs/Flexibility: Embraces changing business needs and adapts approach, goals, and methods to achieve success.
- Customer Focus: Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Recognizes the value of cultural, ethnic, gender and other individual differences. Understands differences in and responds appropriately to others.
- Effective Respectful Communications: In a respectful manner,…
Title: Industrial Appeals Judge ; Hearings Judge
Company: State-of-Washington-Board-of-Industrial-Insurance-Appeals
Location: Bellevue, USA
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