Texas Workforce Commission · 1 day ago
Hearings Officer (Statewide)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$4,700/mo - $4,982/moTexas Workforce Commission is looking for attorneys or law school graduates to serve as Hearing Officers for unemployment hearings. The role involves conducting formal hearings, adjudicating benefit eligibility issues, and rendering decisions based on law, policy, and precedents.
EducationGovernmentPersonal DevelopmentPublic RelationsService IndustryStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct formal hearings on appeals involving claims for unemployment insurance for the Appeals Department across the state
Perform routine (journey-level) work and work under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
After gaining a working knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings, conduct telephone hearings on entitlement to UI Benefits - in accordance with Federal and Texas Law and procedures
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
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
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
Retirement benefit
401K savings plan
Company
Texas Workforce Commission
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
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.66MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Labor
2022-07-07Grant· $3.66M
Leadership Team
DeAnn Lowrey
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Heather Hall
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