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Texas Workforce Commission · 20 hours ago

Hearings Officer (Statewide)

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

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

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 involving claims for unemployment insurance and rendering decisions based on testimony and applicable laws.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

After gaining a working knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings, a new hearing officer will conduct telephone hearings on entitlement to UI Benefits - in accordance with Federal and Texas Law and procedures

You’ll regularly 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; and adjudicate benefit eligibility issues raised in appeals filed by claimants or employers

You will also 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 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

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

Preferred

Experience in holding Unemployment Insurance Appeal Hearings

Experience as a Licensed Attorney in any US Court

Experience operating Computers and Office Software

Good organizational skills

Strong attention to details

Ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines

Benefits

Medical insurance

Sick leave

Vacation leave

A 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