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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development · 1 week ago

Unemployment Law Judge - Compensation Attorney

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$34.69/hr - $51.45/hr

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is seeking an Unemployment Law Judge to preside over and conduct unemployment insurance administrative evidentiary hearings. The role involves making legal decisions, writing findings, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws regarding unemployment benefits.

Government Administration

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Preside over and conduct de novo multi- and single- party unemployment insurance administrative evidentiary hearings

Write and issue findings of fact, reasons for decision, and conclusions of law and other orders or subpoenas as appropriate

Issue decisions on requests for reconsideration that are the department's final decision and are directly appealable to the Minnesota Court of Appeals

Assist with other duties as assigned

Qualification

Active law licenseLegal decision writingLaborEmployment lawCourtroom experienceImpartial judicial demeanorSupervisory feedback incorporationComputer application navigationCultural responsivenessFluency in Spanish

Required

Graduate of an accredited law school and have a current active law license in good standing in the State of Minnesota

Experience that demonstrates the skill set necessary to issue legal decisions that include the legal issues to be decided, the findings of fact, reasons for decision, and legal conclusion, within five (5) calendar days of holding the hearing

Ability to receive supervisory feedback and proactively incorporate into hearings and decisions

Ability to navigate the computer application system and draft own decisions

Ability to maintain an impartial judicial demeanor in all work settings

Preferred

Experience in labor or employment law

Experience clerking for a state or federal judge

Experience representing clients in, or presiding over unemployment benefit hearings

Courtroom/trial experience including voir dire or direct or cross-examination of witnesses, deposition or arbitration experience, and experience as a mediator

Fluency in another language, especially Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Khmer, Russian, Lao, Vietnamese, or Karen

Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care