Workers' Judge

THE POSITION

Do you have the knowledge, experience, and discernment to effectively handle disputes regarding workers' compensation claims? The Workers' Compensation Office of Adjudication (WCOA) is on the lookout for a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) to conduct administrative hearings adjudicating all issues litigated between employees, employers, and insurance carriers. Apply now to protect the due process rights of Pennsylvania citizens!

In this role, you will be managing hundreds of cases in a prompt and efficient manner while protecting the due process rights of all parties. Work involves resolving conflicts in evidence or expert opinion by determining credibility after a review of extensive hearing testimony, evidence of record, written arguments of attorneys, and applicable case law, then drafting findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders based thereon.

You will be required to maintain familiarity with medical anatomy and terminology, medical diagnostic procedures, surgical procedures, as well as treatment and medication modalities, including the reading of hospital and physicians' records. You will also have the opportunity to employ your extensive alternative dispute resolution training to mediate cases in order to facilitate settlement of disputed issues under the Workers' Compensation Act.

• Issuing prompt final decisions
• Advising unrepresented litigants as to the nature of the proceedings and procedural rights
• Reviewing settlement agreements
• Administering oaths or affirmations and issuing subpoenas
• Organizing and presenting educational programs and seminars on workers’ compensation law and procedures

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may vary based on operational needs.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the required training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Philadelphia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Five years of Workers' Compensation practice before administrative agencies, or equivalent experience.

• You must be an attorney in good standing before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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