Description
The WA State Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals is recruiting for Industrial Appeals Review/Mediation Judges.
Location: The recruitment pool will be used to fill vacancies as they occur statewide. Judges may work remotely except when an in-person proceeding is scheduled.
Duties:
- Review written proposed decisions and orders of Industrial Appeals Judges, motions for stay of benefits, motions for stay of abatement, and applications for approval of claim resolution settlement agreements.
- Recommend action to the Board in written memoranda.
- Draft final orders for signature of the Board.
- Conduct mediation and settlement conferences and prepare orders on agreement of parties.
Requirements:
- Must be an active or judicial member of the Washington State Bar Association.
- Practicing attorney for at least (5) years as a member of the WSBA or other state bar association.
- Significant knowledge and experience in Washington State Industrial Insurance law.
- Significant experience as a presiding officer or attorney in proceedings before state or federal tribunals in which the rules of evidence are followed.
Benefits
This position includes medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, deferred compensation, flexible spending account, dependent care assistance, paid time off (sick leave, vacation leave, personal holiday, personal leave day), 11 paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Reimbursement is available for eligible employees subject to guidelines and funding. You can find more information about benefits at Benefits - careers.wa.gov.
To Apply: View the job announcement and apply at Employment opportunities (wa.gov).
