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Texas Workforce Commission · 1 day ago

Hearings Officer (Statewide) (826587)

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$4,700/mo - $4,982/mo

The Texas Workforce Commission is looking for attorneys or law school graduates to serve as Hearing Officers for unemployment hearings. The role involves conducting formal hearings on appeals related to unemployment insurance claims and rendering decisions based on applicable laws and precedents.

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Responsibilities

Conduct telephone hearings on entitlement to UI Benefits in accordance with Federal and Texas Law and procedures

Confer with agency personnel to obtain additional information bearing on appeals and to clarify future implications of decisions

Question witnesses and rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence

Adjudicate benefit eligibility issues raised in appeals filed by claimants or employers

Render decisions affirming, modifying, or reversing previous rulings based on testimony, claims records, applicable provisions of laws, and established precedents

Perform related duties as needed

Qualification

Licensed AttorneyUnemployment Insurance HearingsCourt Proceedings KnowledgeOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft TeamsComputer ProficiencyAttention to Detail

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association

Must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas

Working knowledge of court proceedings which includes taking testimony, entering exhibits and writing decisions - based on law, policy and precedents

Ability to maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule

Available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours

Experience in holding Unemployment Insurance Appeal Hearings

Experience as a Licensed Attorney in any US Court

Experience operating Computers and Office Software

Preferred

Good organizational skills

Strong attention to details

Ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines

Benefits

Medical insurance

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Retirement benefit that includes a 401K savings plan

Company

Texas Workforce Commission

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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.

Founded in 1936