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State of Delaware · 3 weeks ago

Hearing Officer This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Delaware, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The State of Delaware is seeking a Hearing Officer to advise the Industrial Accident Board on workers’ compensation matters and prepare the Board’s decisions. The role includes conducting research, presiding over hearings, and engaging in mediation and arbitration related to regulatory violations and administrative rules.

Government

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducts in-depth, comprehensive research. Reports findings to superior/agency staff including precedents and applicable state and federal laws/rules/regulations/contracts. Drafts recommended decisions based on findings of fact and applicable laws, rules and regulations. Researches other regulatory matters. Provides written recommendations

Presides over hearings, negotiations, and other administrative proceedings. Advises other hearing officers/examiners before, during, and subsequent to hearings, negotiations, etc

May direct the post-hearing phase including review of legal briefs submitted by various involved parties

Researches and drafts new and revised contracts/regulations/legislation

Leads and engages in mediation/arbitration of regulatory violations, contract enforcement and/or administrative rules and policies

Qualification

Barred attorney in DelawareHearing officer experienceDrafting legal documentsAnalytical writingMediation skillsResearch skillsWorkers' compensation experienceNegotiation skills