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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 2 days ago

Workers' Compensation Judge

Lycoming County, PA

Part-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking Workers’ Compensation Judges to adjudicate contested claims regarding workers' compensation benefits. The role involves rendering final decisions on complex cases, managing a significant caseload, and conducting impartial hearings while ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Render final decisions in workers’ compensation claims

Exercise sole discretion and judgement in deciding factually and legally complex cases while meeting statutory requirements

Manage a caseload of hundreds of petitions in litigation with unbiased judgement and diligence

Ensure that all processes for hearings, postponement and continuance requests, and decisions are completed in a timely manner

Oversee clerical staff who maintain the flow of information and legal documents through scheduling, typing, and related duties

Conduct impartial and orderly hearings in which all parties act with and are treated with civility

Qualification

Workers' Compensation practiceAttorney in good standingLawsRegulationsMedical terminology familiarityAlternative dispute resolutionJudgementCivilityDiligence