NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Workers Compensation Hearing Officer 1/2 (PCN 073059)
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Workers Compensation Hearing Officer 1/2 for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development in Alaska. This role involves presiding over hearings, managing evidentiary matters, and ensuring compliance with legal statutes in the adjudication of workers' compensation claims.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Workers’ Compensation Hearing Officers serve as designated chairs on Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board hearing panels, exercising independent judgment under the general direction of the Chief of Adjudications
They preside over formal, quasi-judicial hearings; manage evidentiary and procedural matters; rule on admissibility; and apply and interpret Alaska statutes, regulations, and case law
Hearing Officers analyze complex legal and factual issues, assess lay and expert testimony, and deliberate with panel members to resolve contested claims and petitions
They author detailed, well-reasoned decisions and orders that reflect the majority of the panel and are legally sufficient to withstand appellate review
Hearing Officers also conduct pre-hearings, facilitate settlement discussions and mediations, and evaluate settlement agreements for legal adequacy and fairness
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctor from a college of law accredited by the American Bar Association
Successful candidates must have been admitted to practice law for at least two years immediately before appointment to a position in this job class
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court and administrative procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, and government regulations and agency rules
Demonstrates sound judgment, impartiality, and ethical decision-making; maintains independence and fairness in adjudicatory proceedings
Communicates professionally and respectfully with parties, attorneys, witnesses, and colleagues; manages high-conflict or emotionally charged proceedings with tact and composure
Produces clear, well-organized, and persuasive written decisions; effectively communicates complex legal reasoning to diverse audiences
Preferred
One year of experience as a Workers' Compensation Hearing Officer 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent in another U.S. jurisdiction
One year of experience as an advocate representing workers or employers before the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board or the equivalent in another U.S. jurisdiction
Two years of experience as an Administrative Law Judge or Hearing Officer with the State of Alaska
Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
Government Technology US
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase